Vocabulary "The Crucible" Act 2 Flashcards

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Antagonist

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One who opposes and contends against another

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Ameliorate

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To make or become better improve

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Contempt

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The attitude of regarding someone as inferior, base, or worthless

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Corroborate

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To strengthen or support with evidence make more certain

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Defame

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To damage the reputation character or good name of someone

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Diametrically

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Of relating to or along a diameter

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Exaltation

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The act of exalting or the condition of being exalted

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Fetish

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An object that is believed to have magical spiritual powers

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guile

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Treacherous cunning skillful deceit

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Inculcate

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To impress something upon the mind of another by frequent instruction

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