The Crucible Act III Vocabulary

Remorseless

Without regret or guilt.

Contentious

Causing or likely to cause an argument.

Daft

Silly; foolish.

Affidavit

A written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation for use of evidence in court.

Deposition

The written record of a witness’s out-of-court testimony.

Pretense

An attempt to make something that is not the case appear true; a false display of attitudes, feelings, or intentions.

Imperceptible

Impossible to perceive.

Beckons

To attract the attention or summon someone using a hand, arm, or head gesture.

Covenanted

An agreement that brings about a relationship of commitment between God and his people.

Effrontery

Rude, arrogant, or disrespectful behavior.

Prodigious

Remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree; unnatural; abnormal.

Reproach

To accuse someone or address someone in such a way as to express disapproval or disappointment.

Qualm

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

Probity

The quality of having strong moral principles; honesty; decency.