Crucible Act I

Paradox

Noun - A seemingly absurd statement that when investigated or explained may prove to be well founded or true

Prodigious

Adjective - Remarkably or impressively great in extent

Partisan

Noun - A strong supporter of a party

Contiguous

Adjective - (Of a disease) spread from one person or organism to another by direct or indirect contact

Iniquity

Noun - Immoral or grossly unfair behaviour

Fathom

Verb - Understand (a difficult problem or an enigmatic person) after much thought

Defamation

Noun - The action of damaging the good reputation of someone; slander or libel

Ascertain

Verb - Find (something) out for certain; make sure of

Scoff

Verb - Speak to someone or about something in a scornfully derisive or mocking way

Inculcate

Verb - Instill (an attitude , idea, or habit) by persistent instruction.

Malign

Adjective - Evil in nature or effect; malevolent

Malevolence

Noun - The state or condition of wishing to do evil to others

Lascivious

Adjective - (Of a person

Dissemble

Verb - Conceal one's true motives

Propriety

Noun - The state or quality of conforming to conventionally accepted standards of behaviour or morals