The Crucible Vocab Flashcards
Orthodox
conforming to what is generally or traditionally accepted as right or true; established and approved.
Heretics
a person believing in or practicing religious heresy.
Inert
lacking the ability or strength to move
Sect
a group of people with somewhat different religious beliefs (typically regarded as heretical) from those of a larger group to which they belong.
Innate
inborn; natural.
Parochial
of or relating to a church parish.
Predilection
a preference or special liking for something; a bias in favor of something.
Ingratiating
intended to gain approval or favor; sycophantic
Junta
a military or political group that rules a country after taking power by force.
Autocratic
of or relating to a ruler who has absolute power.
Paradox
a statement or proposition that, despite sound (or apparently sound) reasoning from acceptable premises, leads to a conclusion that seems senseless, logically unacceptable, or self-contradictory
Dissembling
conceal one’s true motives, feelings, or beliefs.
Propriety
the state or quality of conforming to conventionally accepted standards of behavior or morals.
Quaking
(of a person) shake or shudder with fear.
Deference
humble submission and respect.
