Act 3 Vocab

Crucible

Contentious

Marked by heated arguments or controversy.

Incredulously

In an incredulous manner, tending to disbelieve: skeptically.

Affidavit

A signed document wherein an affiant makes a sworn statement.

Deposition

The removal of someone from office.

Callously

In a callous manner; done without regard to others' sensitivities.

Faux pas

An embarrassing or tactless blunder (especially used in social situations and contexts); a misstep.

Finagle

To obtain, arrange, or achieve by indirect and usually deceitful methods

Malaise

A feeling of general bodily discomfort, fatigue or unpleasantness, often at the onset of illness.

Misnomer

A use of a term that is misleading; a misname.

Dichotomy

A separation or division into two; a distinction that results in such a division.