the crucible act 4 Flashcards
1
Q
flask
A
small flat container for alcohol
2
Q
rile
A
to irritate someone enough it provokes anger
3
Q
stench
A
horrible smell
4
Q
gaunt
A
thin, bony in apperance
5
Q
providence
A
wisdom, care, and guidance, believed to be provided by god, good judgement and foresight in the management of affairs or resources
6
Q
summon
A
call into court, send for someone
7
Q
gibbet
A
hanging post
8
Q
excommunication
A
exclusion from christian communtiy
9
Q
quavering
A
trembling
10
Q
beguile
A
charm, deceive, or cheat
11
Q
floundering
A
hesitation in confusion
12
Q
reprieve
A
postponement of a punishment
13
Q
retaliation
A
deliberate harm against somebody as an act of revenge
14
Q
statute
A
law enacted by legislature or an established rule
15
Q
adamant
A
very determined and not influenced by appeals to reconsider
