The Crucible Vocab

Ideology

(noun)- A set of beliefs connected to a person or group of people.

Paradox

(noun)- A statement or situation that seems contradictory but may be true.

Theocracy

(noun)-A system of government in which priests rule in the name of God or a god.

Villainy

(noun)-Wicked or criminal behavior; evil.

Dissembling

(verb)-To conceal one’s true feelings, beliefs, or intentions; deceive.

Propriety

(noun)-The state or quality of obeying widely accepted standards of behavior or morals.

Heathen

(noun)-A person who does not belong to a common religion; Someone who is not religious.

Trafficked

(verb)-To have dealings or associations, or to trade.

Conjured

(verb)-To call upon (a spirit or ghost) to appear, by performing a magic ritual.

Faction

(noun)-A group of people that seeks power through intrigue or disagreement.

Abominations

(noun)-An action that causes disgust or hatred.

White

(adjective)-Free from moral impurity; pure

Sniveling

(verb)-Speaking or acting in a whining, sniffling, tearful, or weak emotional manner.

Deference

(noun)-Respect and esteem shown to an elder or superior; respect.

Providence

(noun)-An event guided by God or divine leadership; The protective care of God or of nature as a spiritual power.

Dwindling

(verb)-Gradually diminishing in size or amount; To steadily lessen or decrease.

Demonic

(adjective) Possessed or influenced by a demon; devilish; satanic.

Vindictive

(adjective)-Having or showing a strong desire for revenge; vengeful.

Smirched

(verb)-To be discredited or disgraced; To smear something to make it dirty or stained; besmirch.

Corroborating

(verb)-To support or confirm facts or opinions with evidence or authority; confirm.