Vocab Quiz 1 - Crucible: Act 1 - Ms. O'Keefe

Predilection(n)

a predisposition in favor of something

Manifestation(n)

a public display of group feelings

Injunction(n)

a formal command or admonition

Dissembling(n)

pretending with intention to deceive

Blatantly(adv)

in a completely obvious manner

Vindictive(adj)

disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge

Corroborate(v)

support with evidence or authority or make more certain

Intimation(n)

a slight suggestion or vague understanding

Trepidation(n)

a feeling of alarm or dread

Calumny(n)

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

Arbitrate(v)

act between parties with a view to reconciling differences

Contiguous(adj)

having a common boundary or edge

Iniquity(n)

morally objectionable behavior

Inculcation(n)

teaching or impressing upon the mind by frequent instruction

Abrogation(n)

an official or legal cancellation