Crucible Vocab

Predilection

A bias in favor of something a special feeling or preference

Dissemble

To conceal one's true motives, feelings, or beliefs.

Deference

Respect and submission to the judgment or opinion of someone else.

Trepidation

A feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen.

Subservient

Prepared to obey others unquestioningly.

Prodigious

Remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree.

Inculcate

To instill an idea, attitude, or habit by persistent instruction.

Lascivious

Inclined to lustfulness; lewd or licentious behavior.

Licentious

Lacking moral discipline or ignoring legal or societal standards, especially in sexual matters.

Pallor

An unhealthy pale appearance.

Ameliorate

To make something bad or unsatisfactory better.

Indignant

Feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment.

Pious

Devoutly religious.

Quail

To feel or show fear or apprehension.

Lechery

Excessive or offensive sexual desire; lustfulness.

Grapple

To engage in a close fight or struggle without weapons.

Contentious

Causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial.

Deposition

The process of giving sworn evidence, typically in a legal context.

Testament

A person's will, especially the part relating to personal property; or something that serves as evidence of a fact or quality.

Probity

The quality of having strong moral principles; honesty and decency.

Laudable

Deserving praise and commendation.

Inauspicious

Not conducive to success; unpromising.

Estrange

To cause someone to no longer be close or affectionate to someone else

Tempestuous

Characterized by strong and turbulent or conflicting emotions.

Erudite

Having or showing great knowledge or learning.

Subjugation

The act of bringing under control or domination.

Abstruse

Difficult to understand; obscure.

Vicissitude

A change or variation occurring in the course of something, especially in life.

Imperious

Assuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering.

Talisman

An object, typically an inscribed ring or stone, believed to have magic powers and to bring good luck.