The Crucible Vocab

Vocab Unit 8

abomination (n)

An action that arouses disgusts or abhorrence

affidavit (n)

written declaration made under oath

begrudge (v)

be envious of or feel annoyance toward

blanch (v)

turn pale, as if in fear

calumny (n)

a falsa accusation of an offense

canny (adj)

showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others

conciliatory (adj)

making or willing to make concessions

convenant (n)

an agreement between a god and the people

covet (v)

wish, long, crave for

creed (n)

any system of principles or beliefs

defamation (n)

an abusive attack on a person’s character or good name

deposition (n)

a pretrial interrogation of a witness

dissembling (n)

pretending with intention to deceive

effrontery (n)

audacious behavior that you have no right to

enrapture (n)

producing intense pleasure or joy

enthrall (v)

hold spellbound

inculcation (n)

teaching or impressing upon the mind by frequent instruction

inert (adj)

unable to move or resist motion

iniquity (n)

absence of moral or spiritual values

intimation (n)

a slight suggestion or vague understanding

licentious (adj)

lacking moral discipline

magistrate (n)

a lay judge or civil authority who administers law

ordained (adj)

invested with ministerial or priestly functions

penitence (n)

remorse for your past conduct

perjury (n)

criminal offense of making false statements under oath

pious (adj)

having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity

predilection (n)

a predisposition in favor of something

probity (n)

complete and confirmed integrity

providence (n)

a manifestation of God’s foresightful care for his creatures

rescind (v)

cancel officially