Crucible Vocab (With Definitions - 3+4)

Contentious

Causing or likely to cause an argument

Deposition

Formal, sworn statement given by a witness or party

Imperceptible

Describes something too slight or small to be noticed

Anonymity

State of being unidentifiable

Incredulously

A manner of indicating disbelief

Apparition

A ghostlike image of a person

Reproach

Address in such a way as to express disapproval

Immaculate

Perfectly clean and spotless

Conciliatory

Describes actions intended to win over an argument

Beguile

To charm someone

Retaliation

Action of harming someone because they have harmed oneself

Adamant

Someone utterly inflexible and refusing to change their mind or purpose

Cleave

To cut or split something with a sharp tool

Tantalized

Torment or tease with the sight or promise of something that is unobtainable

Penitence

The state of feeling deep, sincere regret or remorse for someone’s wrongdoings

Vanity

Excessive pride or admiration of ones own appearance or achievements