Act 4 The Crucible Vocab

Indictment

A formal document written for a prosecuting attorney charging a person with some offense

Contention

A dispute where there is strong disagreement

Reprieve

Postponing or remitting punishment

Cleave

Come to be close contact with

Gaunt

Very thin, especially from disease, hunger, or cold

Strive

To exert much effort or energy

Calamity

An event resulting in great loss of misfortune

Retaliation

Action taken in return for an injury or offense

Belie

Use persuasion successfully usually in a contradictory manner or not in a true manner; represent falsely

Prevail

Prove more powerful than opposing forces; be victorious