The Crucible Acts III & IV

Vestry

A meeting of parishioners,  originally in a vestry, for the conduct of parochial business

Affidavit

A written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation, for use as evidence in court

Deposition

The process of giving sworn evidence; The action of deposing someone, especially a monarch

Imperceptible

Impossible to perceive

Deferentially

Acting in a respectful, polite, or submissive manner that shows high regard for someone's authority, age, or superior status

Befuddled

Unable to think clearly; confused or perplexed; to make someone unable to think clearly

Effrontery

Insolent (rude and arrogant) or impertinent (lack of respect) behavior

Qualm

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

Ipso facto

By that very fact or act

Probity

The quality of having strong moral principles; honesty and decency

Gait

A person's manner of walking

Auger

A tool with a helical bit for boring holes in wood

Slovenly

Messy and dirty, especially pertaining to one’s appearance or character

Unperturbed

Not perturbed (anxious) or concerned

Gulling

The action of fooling or deceiving someone