The crucible ACT 1 vocab

Parochial

having a narrow-minded outlook; restricted to the boarders of a parish

Ideology

a system of concepts or a manner in which a country is ruled by religious leaders

repression

a menatal process by which an internal censor prevents an unpleasant memory, emotion, or desire from being recalled, felt, or expressed

theocracy

a form of government in which a country is ruled by religious leaders

Dissemble

to act, pretend, or counterfeit; to put on a false appearance

Faction

a sub-group within a larger group; a party that is bent on pursuing its own interests at the expense of other groups

corroborate

to help prove a point by providing evidence

Trepidation

a fear that causes one to hesitate; a feeling of fearful or nervous agitation

calumny

an untrue statement that is made to damage another persons reputation; slander

Partisan

An adherent to a faction, party, or cause; an adherent exhibiting blind allegiance to a party

pretense

A false show of something and insincere display of feelings or intentions; an act ot posture ment to leave an impression that runs counter to the truth

Arbitrate

to meditate a dispute between two groups; to settle an argument after hearing from both sides

contiguous

connected though physical or temporal proximity; the condition of being next to one another in the space or time

quail

to recoil in dread or terror; to loose courage or draw back in fear

Ascertain

to find out or learn with certainty

inculcation

To impress something upon a person though frequent repetition

reactionary

holding or showing ultra conservative political views

mores

the customs, habits, and behaviors that are deemed acceptable by a particular group

lascivious

filled with or showing sexual desire

proceed

to continue to do something, especially after a brief pause; to go forward or carry on an action

evade

To avoid doing, facing, or dealing with something to stay away from soneome

enlist

to enroll oneself or someone else in am organization such as the military