"The Crucible" by Arthur Miller, Act Three

scorn

reject with contempt

remorseless

without mercy or pity

affidavit

written declaration made under oath

vile

morally reprehensible

extravagance

the quality of exceeding appropriate limits

undermine

weaken or impair, especially gradually

imperceptible

impossible or difficult to sense

hearten

give encouragement to

discontent

make dissatisfied

befuddle

be confusing or perplexing to

forfeit

lose the right to or lose by some error, offense, or crime

reproach

express criticism towards

effrontery

audacious behavior that you have no right to

immaculate

without fault or error

qualm

uneasiness about the fitness of an action

placidly

in a quiet and tranquil manner

callous

emotionally hardened

apparition

a ghostly appearing figure

devise

come up with after a mental effort

guile

the use of tricks to deceive someone

incredulously

in a disbelieving manner

contemplation

a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

slovenly

negligent of neatness especially in dress and person

fancy

have a particular liking or desire for

transfixed

having your attention fixated as though witchcraft