The Crucible Act 1 Vocabulary

maraud (vb)

to rove or raid in search of booty

propriety (n)

the quality of behaving in a proper manner; obeying rules and customs

partisan (adj)

a strong supporter of a party, cause, or person

paradox (n)

a contradiction or dilemma

malign (vb)

badmouth

dissembling (vb)

deceive, conceal one's true motives, feelings, or beliefs

subservient (adj)

subordinate in capacity or role; submissively obedient; serving to promote some end

enthrall (vb)

capture the fascinated attention of

intimation (n)

a hint, indirect suggestion

vivisect (vb)

dissect, cut open while alive

formidable (adj)

inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable

inculcation (n)

teaching by repetition and insistent urging

perpetuation (n)

the act of prolonging something

fathom (vb)

to understand fully

seditious (adj)

resistant to lawful authority

ascertain (vb)

to make certain

ingratiate (vb)

gain favor with somebody by deliberate efforts

deference (n)

humble submission and respect

lascivious (adj)

driven by lust

inanition (n)

exhaustion resulting from lack of food

citadel (n)

a fortress that overlooks and protects a city; any strong or commanding place

faction (n)

A group with a distinct political interest

prodigious (adj)

remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree

heresy (n)

against orthodox opinion

phalanx (n)

Formation of soldiers carrying shields close together for defense; any very close group of people