The Crucible Vocabulary Flashcards
Predilection
(N) pre-existing perseverance
Ingratiating
(Adj) charming, flattering
Dissembling
(N) disgusting ones real nature or motives
Calumny
(N) false accusation, slander
Inculcation
(N) teaching by repeating and urging
Propitiation
(N) action designed to soothe or satisfy a person, a cause, etc.
Licentious
(Adj) lacking moral restraint
Pallor
(N) paleness
Ameliorate
(V) to make better
Avidly
(Adv) eagerly
Base
(Adj) low, mean
Deference
(N) courteous regard or respect
Theology
(N) the study of religion
Quail
(V) to cringe from
Gingerly
(Adv) cautious
Abomination
(N) something that causes great horror or disgust
Blasphemy
(N) sinful act or remark
Contentious
(Adj) argumentative
Deposition
(N) the testimony of a witness made under oath but not in open court
Imperceptible
(Adj) barely noticeable
Deferentially
(Adv) in a manner that bows to another’s wishes, very respectful
Anonymity
(N) the condition of being unknown
Prodigious
(Adj) of great size, power, or extent
Effrontery
(N) shameless boldness
