"The Crucible" ACTs I and II

Paradox

a seemingly absurd or self-contradictory statement or proposition that when investigated or explained may prove to be well founded or true.

Conjure

Call upon (a spirit or ghost) to appear, by means of a magic ritual.

Abomination

A thing that causes disgust or hatred.

Deference

Humble submission and respect.

Vindictive

Having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for vengeance

Corroborate

Confirm or give support to

Subservient

Prepared to obey others unquestioningly

Partisan

A strong supporter of a party, or person.

Inert

Lacking the ability or strength to move

Pretense

A claim, especially a false or ambitious one

Notorious

Famous or well known, typically for some bad quality or deed.

Anarchy

A state of disorder due to absence or nonrecognition of authority or other controlling systems

Inculcate

Instill by persistent instruction

Evade

Escape or avoid, especially by cleverness or trickery

Pallor

And unhealthy pale appearance.

Ameliorate

Make better

Indignant

Feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment

Crone

A wrinkled or stooped old woman

Daft

Silly, foolish, or eccentric

Licentious

Promiscuous and unprincipled in sexual matters