The Crucible Vocab Flashcards
Abrogate
Abolish, to do away with
Abyss
Bottomless hole, a vast expanse or depth
Adamant
Inflexible, immovable, obstinate
Ameliorate
To make better, to relieve, to improve
Augury
An omen or prophecy
Autocrat
A person with unlimited influence and authority, usually a negative word.
Baseness
The quality of lacking higher values
Begrudge
To give reluctantly
Ecstasy
Extreme happiness
Effrontery
Extreme boldness, audacity
Exalt
Glorify, praise, raise in rank
Formidable
Menacing, causing fear or awe
Gaunt
Very thin, emaciated, angular
Heretical
Contrary to church doctrine or accepted beliefs or standards.
Hypocrite
One who is insincere or deceitful
Indigenous
Native to a certain area
Indignation
Anger as a result of something unjust
Ineptness
Lack of competence or judgement
Inert
Unable to move or act, sluggish
Ingratiate
To make an effort to gain good favor with someone.
Innate
Existing from birth, inborn
Proprietary
Correct conduct
Prudent
Wise and careful about practical matters
Quake
To shake from shock or instability
Reproach
To blame for something, a disgrace
Rescind
Cancel
Resurge
To rise again
Savory
Appetizing
Sectarian
Member of a sect which is a faction with extreme beliefs, also narrow-minded
Sublime
Exalted, noble, uplifting
