Crucible Act II vocab

falter

verb - be unsure or weak

magistrate

noun - a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses)

pallor

noun - unnatural lack of color in the skin (as from bruising or sickness or emotional distress)

compensate

verb - do or give something to somebody in return

brim

noun - the top edge of a vessel or other container

marvel

verb/noun - something that causes feelings of wonder

traffic

verb - deal illegaly

monstrous

adj - shockingly brutal or cruel

daft

adj - informal or slang terms for mentally irregular; silly or foolish. Sometimes derogatory for dumb

warrant

noun - a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts

grapple

verb - to grip or seize, as in a wrestling match

pretense

noun - the act of giving a false appearance

providence

noun - a manifestation of god's forsightful care for his creatures