English

crucible

dissembling

conceal one's true motives, feelings, or beliefs

hyperbole

exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.

land lust

an intense or greedy desire for land, a strong longing for property

malice

the desire to inflict harm

vanity

excessive pride in or admiration of one's own appearance or achievements

McCarthyism 

campaign or practice that endorses the use of unfair allegations and investigations.

puritanism

censorious moral beliefs, especially about self-indulgence and sex.

theocracy

a system of government in which priests rule in the name of God or a god.