The Crucible Concept Vocabulary

Defamation

the action of damaging the good reputation of someone

Vindictive

having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge.

Calumny

the making of false and defamatory statements about someone in order to damage their reputation; slander.

Remorseless

without regret or guilt.

Adamant

refusing to be persuaded or to change one's mind.

Concilliatory

intended or likely to placate or pacify.

Callously

in a way that shows an insensitive and cruel disregard for others

Effrontery

insolent or impertinent behavior.

condemnation

the expression of very strong disapproval

magistrates

a civil officer or lay judge who administers the law, especially one who conducts a court that deals with minor offenses and holds preliminary hearings for more serious ones.

proceedings

an event or a series of activities involving a formal or set procedure

disputation

debate or argument