The Crucible Act Four Vocabulary

Question 1

flask

Answer 1

a small flat container for alcohol

Question 2

rile

Answer 2

to irritate somebody enough that it provokes anger

Question 3

stench

Answer 3

a horrible smell

Question 4

gaunt

Answer 4

thin and bony in appearance

Question 5

providence

Answer 5

the wisdom, care, and guidance believed to be provided by God; good judgement and foresight in the management of affairs or resources

Question 6

summon

Answer 6

to call into court; to send for somebody

Question 7

gibbet

Answer 7

a hanging post

Question 8

excommunication

Answer 8

exclusion from the Christian community

Question 9

quavering

Answer 9

trembling

Question 10

beguile

Answer 10

to charm, deceive, or cheat

Question 11

floundering

Answer 11

hesitating in confusion

Question 12

reprieve

Answer 12

the postponement of a punishment; to stop or postpone a punishment

Question 13

retaliation

Answer 13

deliberate harm against somebody in response or revenge for a harm done

Question 14

statute

Answer 14

law enacted by legislature or an established rule

Question 15

adamant

Answer 15

very determined and not influenced by appeals to reconsider

Question 16

belie

Answer 16

to disguise the true nature of something

Question 17

boundless

Answer 17

limitless

Question 18

penitence

Answer 18

regret for sins