the crucible Vocab Act 1 Flashcards
1
Q
Persecute
A
cause to suffer
2
Q
inhabit
A
live in; be a resident of
3
Q
creed
A
any system of beliefs
4
Q
ordinance
A
an authorities rule
5
Q
corruption
A
use of a position of trust for dishonest gain
6
Q
maraud
A
raid in search of “booty” (money, jewelry, silver etc)
7
Q
heathen
A
a person who does not acknowledge your god
8
Q
conjure
A
summon into action or bring into existance
9
Q
faction
A
a clique that seeks power through intrigue
10
Q
calumny
A
a false accusation of an offense
11
Q
pretense
A
the act of giving a flase appearance
12
Q
hysterical
A
state of violent mental agitation/being upset