Crucible Act 2 - Vocabulary

draught

a large and hurried swallow

condemnation

an expression of strong disapproval

pallor

an unnatural lack of color in the skin

proceeding

a sequence of steps by which legal judgements are invoked

compensate

make amends for

perplexed

full of difficulty or confusion or bewilderment

ameliorate

make better

deliberate

think about carefully; weigh

covet

wish, long, or crave for

misgiving

doubt about someone's honesty

daft

foolish or mentally irregular

proportionate

being in due magnitude or extent

blasphemy

the act of depriving something of its sacred character

lechery

unrestrained indulgence in sexual activiity

grapple

grip of seize, as in a wrestling match