The Crucible vocab

Trepidation

a feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen.

Innate

 inborn; natural/ originating in the mind.

Calumny

the making of false and defamatory statements about someone in order to damage their reputation; slander.

Corroborate

confirm or give support to (a statement, theory, or finding).

Intimations

 an indication or hint.

Formidable

inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable.

Subtle

making use of clever and indirect methods to achieve something.

Prodigious

remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree.

Lechery

 excessive or offensive sexual desire; lustfulness (adultery/ cheating on someone).

Dissembling

conceal one's true motives, feelings, or beliefs.

Titillated

stimulate or excite (someone)

Deference

humble submission and respect, yielding to someone else

Pallor

 an unhealthy pale appearance.

Defamation

the action of damaging the good reputation of someone; slander or libel.

Ameliorate

make (something bad or unsatisfactory) better, improve

Fathom

understand (a difficult problem or an enigmatic person) after much thought.

Indictment

a formal charge or accusation of a serious crime.

Abomination

a thing that causes disgust or hatred.

Lascivious

(of a person, manner, or gesture) feeling or revealing an overt and often offensive sexual desire.

Ascertain

 find (something) out for certain; make sure of.

Paradox

a logically self-contradictory statement or a statement that runs contrary to one's expectation.

Crucible

a ceramic or metal container in which metals or other substances may be melted or subjected to very high temperatures, a severe test

Predilection

 a preference or special liking for something; a bias in favor of something.

Citadel

a fortress, typically on high ground, protecting or dominating a city.

Ingratiate

bring oneself into favor with someone by flattering or trying to please them.

Vindictive

having or showing a strong or unreasonable desire for revenge.

Immaculate

(especially of a person or their clothes) perfectly clean, neat, or tidy.

Deposition

the process of giving sworn evidence.

Effrontery

insolent or impertinent behavior, disrespect

Placidly

Something done in a calm manner

Sublime

of such excellence, grandeur, or beauty as to inspire great admiration or awe.

Qualm

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

Perjury

the offense of willfully telling an untruth in a court after having taken an oath or affirmation.

Beguile

deceive someone, trick someone

Gaunt

(of a person) lean and haggard, especially because of suffering, hunger, or age, (unhealthily thin)

Unperturbed

 not perturbed or concerned.

Imperceptible

impossible to perceive/understand

Excommunication

the action of officially excluding someone from participation in the sacraments and services of the Christian Church.

Adamant

refusing to be persuaded or to change one's mind.

Faltering

moving unsteadily or hesitantly.

Incredulously

in a manner indicating disbelief.

Callously

in a way that shows an insensitive and cruel disregard for others; unfeelingly, insensitive.

Purged

rid (someone or something) of an unwanted quality, condition, or feeling.

Daft

silly; foolish.

Vile

extremely unpleasant.

Agape

mouth open in shock or awe, used to describe a state of astonishment

Reprieve

 cancel or postpone the punishment of (someone, especially someone condemned to death).

Penitence

the action of feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong; repentance.