Crucible 54 vocab

Epiphany

A sudden moment of realization or understanding, when a person sees smth in a new or deeper way

Venerable

Respected and admired because of age, wisdom, character, or achievements

Coarse

Rough, harsh, or not smooth in texture

Frayed

Worn out, torn, or coming apart at the edges after long use

Forestall

To prevent smth from happening by acting ahead of time

Paralyzed

Unable to move or act, either physically or because of fear, shock or strong emotion

Exalted

Highly respected, honored, or raised to an important position

Vacant

Empty, unoccupied, or showing no thought or emotion

Perception

The way a person understands, interprets or sees smth

Elixir

A special substance believed to heal, strengthen, or magically improve life

Bespoke

Specially made or customized for a particular person or purpose

Dismayed

Shocked, worried, or upset by smth disappointing or unexpected

Thoroughfares

Main roads, streets, or routes that many people travel on

Legislature

A group of ppl in gov who make and pass laws

Garret

A small, often cramped room or apartment at the top of a house, usually under the roof

Decorous

Polite, proper, and behaving in an appropriate, respectful way

Deciphered

Figured out or understood smth that was difficult to read, explain, or interpret

Improvident

Not planning carefully for the future, especially with money or resources

Squalid

Extremely dirty, unhealthy, or unpleasant, often because of poverty and neglect

Depravities

Morally bad or corrupt actions and behaviors

Denunciation

A public statement strongly criticizing sm1 or smth

Cupidity

Extreme greed, especially for money or wealth

Litigation

The process of taking legal action or settling a dispute in court

Philanthropic

Showing a desire to help people, especially by donating money, time, or support

Pertinent

Related to the topic or important to the discussion

Marauded

Attacked or robbed places while moving around

Parochial

Having a narrow or limited view of the world

Homage

Special respect or honor shown to sm1

Innate

Natural; smth u are born with

Defiled

Made dirty, ruined, or treated with disrespect

Ingratiating

Trying too hard to make others like you

Autocracy

A government where one person has all the power

Antagonistic

Hostile or strongly opposed to sm1 or smth

Junta

A small group, usually military leaders, controlling a gov

Paradox

A statement or situation that seems impossible or contradictory but may still be true

Theocracy

A gov ruled by religious leaders or religious laws

Prohibition

An official ban on smth

Perverse

Deliberately strange, stubborn, or going against what is expected or right

Vengeance

Punishment or revenge against sm1 who has harmed u

Bickering

Arguing about small or unimportant things

Dissembling

Hiding the truth or pretending to be smth you are not

Grievances

Complaints abt unfair treatment

Vindictive

Wanting revenge in a cruel or harmful way

Smirched

Stained, damaged, or ruined in reputation

Prodigious

Extremely large, impressive, or remarkable

Notorious

Famous for smth bad

Arbitrate

To settle a disagreement between ppl

Inferentially

By using clues and evidence to reach a conclusion

Iniquity

Great injustice or wickedness

Licentious

Ignoring moral rules, especially in behavior

Lascivious

Showing strong or inappropriate seggs interest

Exaltation

A feeling or great happiness, pride, or excitement

Enraptured

Filled with great joy or delight

Intones

Speaks or reads in a slow, serious voice