The crucible Acts 2-4

fraud

A person who deceives others, usually by unjustifiably claiming qualities or accomplishments

Naught

nonexistence; nothingness; zero

pallor

having skin that is so pale and white that you look sick

ameliorate

to make something better, to improve something negative

Adultery

Having an affair, a sexual relationship with someone you are not married to

calamity

an event causing great and often sudden damage or distress; a disaster

Lechery

excessive or offensive sexual desire; lustfulness

pretense

a lie,to pretend, to make something false appear true.

Ineptly

To perform a task without any skill or ability

Reproach

To address someone with disapproval;to show disappointment when talking to someone

Guile

Sly, cunning, or willy with intelligence

Afflict

To cause pain or suffering through a problem or sickness

Harlot

A prostitute; a promiscuous woman

Excommunication

To be banned from a church for breaking a religious rule

Contention

A point asserted in an argument; a belief, opinion, or idea stated in a disagreement