The Crucible - Acts III & IV

Contentious

causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial

Immaculate

(especially of a person or their clothes) perfectly clean, neat, or tidy

Deposition

the process of giving sworn evidence

Effrontery

insolent or impertinent behavior

Placidly

Something done in a calm manner

Sublime

of such excellence, grandeur, or beauty as to inspire great admiration or awe

Qualm

an uneasy feeling of doubt, worry, or fear, especially about one's own conduct; a misgiving

Perjury

the offense of willfully telling an untruth in a court after having taken an oath or affirmation

Beguile

charm or enchant (someone), sometimes in a deceptive way

Gaunt

(of a person) lean and haggard, especially because of suffering, hunger, or age

Unperturbed

not perturbed or concerned

Imperceptible

impossible to perceive

Gibbet

an upright post with an arm on which the bodies of executed criminals were left hanging as a warning or deterrent to others

Excommunication

the action of officially excluding someone from participation in the sacraments and services of the Christian Church

Adamant

refusing to be persuaded or to change one's mind

Faltering

moving unsteadily or hesitantly

Incredulously

in a manner indicating disbelief

Callously

 in a way that shows an insensitive and cruel disregard for others; unfeelingly

Purged

rid (someone or something) of an unwanted quality, condition, or feeling

Daft

silly; foolish

Vile

extremely unpleasant

Agape

Christian love, especially as distinct from erotic love or emotional affection

Reprieve

cancel or postpone the punishment of (someone, especially someone condemned to death)

Penitence

the action of feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong; repentance

Propitiation

the action of propitiating or appeasing a god, spirit, or person