The Crucible vocabulary Act 3 Flashcards

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vestry

A

a room in a church where meetings are held

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remorseless

A

without compassion; relentless

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3
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wrath

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fury often marked by a desire for vengence

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4
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contentious

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causing or likely to cause disagreement and disputes between people with differing views

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5
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deposition

A

witness’s testimony

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6
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befuddled

A

confused or perplexed

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7
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immaculate

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clean and free from blemishes; showing faultless perfecetion

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qualm

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a misgiving; doubt; or bad feeling

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9
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callously

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in away that shows no concern if other people are hurt or upset

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10
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apparition

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an unexpected sight; a ghost

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contemplation

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long and attentive consideration or observation of something

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12
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afflicted

A

distressed

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13
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dumbfounded

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temporarily speechless with astonishment

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14
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slovenly

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not concerned about conventional standards of personal hygiene and tidiness

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15
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transfixed

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made immobile from shock

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16
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befouled

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dirty or impure

17
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quail

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to show fear or apprehension

18
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denounce

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to express harsh criticism or condemnation of something or somebody