The Crucible: Act I Vocab

29 words oh my gosh.

Predilection

preference or strong liking

Ideology / Ideological

system of beliefs

Theocracy

government run by religious authority

Dissembling

hiding one’s true motives: pretending

Faction

small group within a larger one, often causing conflict

Abominations

things that cause disgust or hatred

Deference / Deferentially

respectful submission

Providence

divine guidance

Intimations

hints, indirect suggestions

Calumny

slander; false statements harming reputation

Titillated

excited or stimulated

Prodigious

enormous; extraordinary

Quail

to shrink back in fear

Inculcation

teaching by repetition

Abrogation

abolition or repeal od something

Propitiation

act meant to soothe or appease

Licentious

immoral; lacking restraint

Blanched

whitened or paled from fear

Paradox

statement that seems contradictory but true

Persecution

mistreatment based on beliefs

Propriety

proper behavior

Sabbath

holy day of rest

Sect

small religious group

Shriveling

withering; diminishing

Crucible

severe test; melting vessel; transformative trial

Whim

sudden impulse

Wily

clever or crafty

Canny

shrewd; careful

Marvel

to be filled with wonder