arthur millers "the crucible" acts 1-2 vocabulary

calumny (noun)

false charges intended to damage anothers reputation

Defamation (noun)

Act of harming or ruining another's reputation

dissemble (verb)

evade; lie; disguise

iniquity (noun)

mores

morals and values

parochial

narrow minded

paradox

a statement that appears to be confusing or contradictory but actually makes sense

propriety

honors; manners

prodigious

ominous or threatening

theocracy

A government controlled by religious leaders

abomination

a thing that causes disgust or hatred

ameliorate

ammend or improve

crucible

a severe test or trial

indignant

anger over an injustice

ineptly

incompetent and foolish

lechery

lust or sexual sin

inept

awkward and clumsy

pallor

paleness

tainted

unfit ; spoiled

wily

cunning; crafty, sly