The Crucible Vocab

Heathen

a person who does not belong to a widely held religion (especially one who is not a Christian, Jew, or Muslim) as regarded by those who do.

Dissembling

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

Goody

a usually married woman of lowly station. used as a title preceding a surname.

Vindictive

having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge.

Partisan

a strong supporter of a party, cause, or person.

Calumny

the making of false and defamatory statements about someone in order to damage their reputation; slander.

Arbitrate

(Of an independent person or body) reach an authoritative judgment or settlement.

Iniquity

immoral or grossly unfair behavior.

Defamation

the action of damaging the good reputation of someone; slander or libel.

Succubi

a female demon believed to have sexual intercourse with sleeping men.