The crucible vocabulary Act 1 and Act 2

Predilection (Noun)

A preference or special liking for something; a bias in favor of something

Ingratiating (Adjective)

Describing behavior intended to gain favor, approval, or charm others, often in a fawning or sycophantic way

Compact (Noun) as in a contract

A formal binding agreement, covenant, or treaty between two or more parties

Notorious (Adjective)

Widely and unfavorably known or talked about, typically for a bad action, quality or trait

Evade (Verb)

To escape, avoid, or bypass someone or something, often through cleverness, trickery, or by shirking responsibilities

Prodigious (Adjective)

Remarkably great in size, extent, amount, or degree

Defamation (Noun)

The act of damaging a persons, groups, or institutions reputation by making false, malicious and unjust statements

Pallor (Noun)

Unhealthy or unnatural, or extreme paleness of skin, often caused by fear illness or shock

Ameliorate (Verb)

To make a bad or unpleasant situation better, more tolerable, or less painful

Avidly (Adverb)

Doing something with great enthusiasm, intense interest, eagerness or craving

Base (Adjective)

Describes someone of something as having low moral standards, lacking honor or being compatible

Deference (noun)

The polite, respectful submission or yielding to the judgement, opinion, or wishes of another person, often a superior or elder

Theology (Noun)

Form, rational, and systematic study of god and religious beliefs

Abomination (Noun)

A thing that causes disgust or hatred

Blasphemy (noun)

The act of expressing contempt, disrespect, or irrelevance towards god, sacred things or religious institutions