Vocabulary for The Crucible - Unit 8

abomination

An action that arouses disgust or abhorrence

affidavit

Written declaration made under oath

begrudge

be envious of or feel annoyance toward

blanch

turn pale, as if in fear

calumny

a false accusation of an offense

canny

showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others

conciliatory

making or willing to make concessions

covenant

an agreement between a god and the people

covet

wish, long, or crave for

creed

any system of principles or beliefs

defamation

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

deposition

a pretrial interrogation of a witness

dissembling

pretending with intention to deceive

effrontery

audacious behavior that you have no right to

enrapture

Producing intense pleasure or joy

enthrall

hold spellbound

inculcation

teaching or impressing upon the mind by frequent instruction

inert

unable to move or resist motion

iniquity

absence of moral or spiritual values

intimation

a slight suggestion or vague understanding

licentious

lacking moral discipline

magistrate

a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law

ordained

invested with ministerial or priestly functions

penitence

remorse for your past conduct

perjury

criminal offense of making false statements under oath

pious

having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity

predilection

a predisposition in favor of something

probity

complete and confirmed integrity

providence

a manifestation of God's foresightful care for his creatures

rescind

cancel officially