The Crucible Act 3 Vocabulary Flashcards

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Vestry

A

a room in a church where meetings or classes are held

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Remorseless

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without compassion; relentless

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3
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Wrath

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fury often marked by a desire for vengeance

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Contentious

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causing or likely to cause disagreement and disputes between people with differing views

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Deposition

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witness’s testimony

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Befuddled

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confused or perplexed

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Immaculate

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clean or free from blemishes; showing faultless perfection

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Qualm

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a misgiving, doubt, or bad feeling

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Callously

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in a way that shows no concern if other people are hurt or upset

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Apparition

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an unexpected site; a ghost

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Contemplation

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long and attentive consideration or observation of something

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Afflicted

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distressed

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13
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Dumbfounded

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temporarily speechless with astonishment

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Slovenly

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not concerned about conventional standards of personal hygiene and tidiness

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Transfixed

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made immobile from shock

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Befouled

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dirty or impure

17
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Quail

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to show fear or apprehension

18
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Denounce

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to express harsh criticism or condemnation of something or somebody, usually in public