The Crucible Part 1 Flashcards
Crucible
Severe trail or test
Overture
An introduction
Theocracy
Government by religion
Dissembling
Concealing under false pretense
Propriety
Socially correct behavior; conformity with an accepted standard of behavior
Conjure
Summon by magic; secretly summon a spirit by sorcery
Providence
The guidance of God or nature
Vindictive
Act in revenge
Supernatural
Attributed to forces beyond nature or the natural world
Abyss
Bottomless gulf or pit
Iniquity
Wicked or unjust act; sin
Defamation
Attack on reputation; to libel or slander
Antagonist
Bad guy
Malign
Speak evil of
Diabolical
Devilish; exceedingly wicked or friendish
Malevolence
Wishing harm or evil to others
Fetish
Object believed to have magical power; nonsexual object that aroused or gratifies sexual desire
Puritanical
Strict in morals and religion
Trepidation
Fear; apprehension; great alarm or dread
Exaltation
Praise; glorify