Crucible Vocab - Honors English II

Abomination (noun)

An action that arouses disgust or abhorrence (repulsion)

Affidavit (noun)

Written declaration made under oath

Begrudge (verb)

Be envious or feel annoyance toward

Blanch (verb)

Turn pale, as if in fear

Calumny (noun)

A false accusation of an offense

Canny (adjective)

Showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others

Conciliatory (adjective)

Making or willing to make concessions

Covenant (noun)

An agreement between a god and the people

Creed (noun)

Any system of principles or beliefs

Creed (noun)

Any system of principles or beliefs

Defamation (noun)

An abusive attack on a person’s character or good name

Enrapture (verb)

Producing intense pleasure or joy

Enthrall (verb)

Hold spellbound (captivate)

Inculcation (noun)

Teaching or impressing upon the mind by frequent instruction

Inert (adjective)

Unable to move or resist motion

Iniquity (noun)

Absence of moral or spiritual values

Inculcation (noun)

Teaching or impressing upon the mind by frequent instruction

Intimation (noun)

A slight suggestion or vague understanding

Licentious (adjective)

Lacking moral discipline

Magistrate (noun)

A lay judge or civil authority who administers the law

Licentious (adjective)

Lacking moral discipline

Ordained (adjective)

Invested with ministerial or priestly functions

Penitence (noun)

Remorse for your past conduct

Perjury (noun)

Criminal offense of making false statements under oath

Perjury (noun)

Criminal offense of making false statements under oath

Pious (adjective)

Having, showing, or expressing reverence for a deity

Probity (noun)

Complete and confirmed integrity

Probity (noun)

Complete and confirmed integrity

Providence (noun)

A manifestation of God’s foresightful care for His creatures

Rescind (verb)

Cancel officially