The Crucible vocab act 4 Flashcards
1
Q
flask
A
a small flat container for alcohol
2
Q
rile
A
to irritate somebody enough that it provokes anger
3
Q
stench
A
horrible smell
4
Q
gaunt
A
thin and bony in appearance
5
Q
providence
A
the wisdom, care, guidance believed to be provided by god
6
Q
summon
A
to call into court, to send for somebody
7
Q
gibbet
A
hanging post
8
Q
excommunication
A
exclusion from the christian community
9
Q
quavering
A
trembling
10
Q
beguile
A
to charm, decieve, or cheat
11
Q
floundering
A
hesitating in confusion
12
Q
reprieve
A
the postponement of a punishment, to stop the punishment
13
Q
retaliation
A
deliberate harm against somebody in response or revenge
14
Q
statute
A
law enacted by legislature or an established rule
15
Q
adamant
A
determined and not influenced by appeals to reconsider
16
Q
belie
A
to disguise the true nature of something
17
Q
boundless
A
limitless
18
Q
penitence
A
regret for sins
