English Vocab for the crucible

Crucible

Noun. 1. A heat-resistant container used for melting or subjecting substances to very high temperatures. 2. A severe test or trial; a situation in which different elements interact to produce something new.

Inert

adj. unable to move or act; sluggish in action or motion

Ingratiate

verb, to gain favor with someone by deliberate efforts

paradox

noun, a statement or idea that seems self- contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth

dissemble

verb, to concel one’s true motives or thoughts often by giving a false or misleading appearance

begrudge

verb, envy or resent the please or good fortune of someone else; to be reluctant to give or allow

formidable

adj, causing fear or apprehension, discouraging because of awesome strength, power, size

trepidation

noun, a state of alarm, dread, or apprehension

partisan

noun/adjective, a biased, even blind supporter of a person, group, or cause, often not willing to listen to other people’s opinions

titallate

verb, to excite or arouse agreebly

pretense

noun, an act that is actually pretend or false, a peice of make believe

licentious

adjective, sexually unrestrained; lawless or immoral