Vocabulary from The Crucible Act 2

Flashcards created from the vocabulary list of The Crucible Act 2.

Draught

A single act of drinking or inhaling.

Condemnation

The expression of strong disapproval; pronouncing something as wrong.

Magistrates

Judges or civil authorities who administer the law.

Scoff

Showing contempt through disrespect.

Loftily

Done in an arrogant or cocky manner.

Ameliorate

To make better.

Indignant

Angered at something unjust or wrong.

Entranced

Filled with wonder or hypnotized.

Crone

An old woman who is thin and ugly.

Avidly

Very eagerly or enthusiastically.

Begrudge

Wish someone ill will or envy them.

Covenant

An agreement between two parties (God and his people).

Ordained

Established by authority or decree.

Trifle

Something of very little value.

Covet

Wish, long or crave for.

Graven

Carved or sculptured.

Sabbath

Day of rest; 7th day of the week (Saturday) or 1st day of the week (Sunday).

Lief

As happily or gladly.

Blasphemy

Expressing disrespect for God or something sacred.

Lechery

Unrestrained, excessive indulgence in sexual activity; one of the 7 deadly sins.