The Crucible Vocab act 4 Flashcards
1
Q
flask
A
a small flat container of alcohol
2
Q
rile
A
to irritate somebody for they react with anger
3
Q
stench
A
a horrible smell
4
Q
gaunt
A
thin and bony
5
Q
summon
A
the be called into court
6
Q
gibbet
A
a hanging post
7
Q
excommunication
A
exclusion from the Christian community
8
Q
quavering
A
trembling
9
Q
beguile
A
to charm or cheat
10
Q
floundering
A
hesitating in confusion
11
Q
reprieve
A
postpone a punishment
12
Q
retaliation
A
harm to someone for revenge
13
Q
statute
A
law enacted by legislature
14
Q
adamant
A
very determined
15
Q
belie
A
to disguise the true nature of something
