The Crucible Vocab (act 3)

contentious

Causing or likely cause an argument; controversial

“After a contentious debate, the committee finally voted”

deposition

Formal, out-of-court, sworn testimony of witness or party, typically recorded by a court reporter for use in legal proceedings

“Her videotaped deposition caused great chaos in the court”

imperceptible

Impossible to perceive

“The change in her facial expression was imperceptible, however there was a glance of emotion in her eyes”

anonymity

The condition of being anonymous

“The witness was willing to testify only on the condition of anonymity

Incredulously

An action done with disbelief, skepticism, or an inability to accept something as true

“My friend shook her head incredulously after I told her who I saw on a date the other day”

Apparition

An unusual, unexpected, or ghostly sight, typically defined as a supernatural appearance of person or thing (ghost, phantom)

“A ghostly apparition appeared the dark corner of the room”

Reproach

Address someone in such a way as to express disapproval or disappointment

“Girl running away from her family with a poor man brought great shame and reproach to her family”

Immaculate

Perfectly clean, neat, or tidy (usually of person or their clothes)

“The boy looked so immaculate that it was clear that he spend many hours getting ready”