The Crucible Acts 1-4 Vocabulary

predilection

a strong natural preference for something

dessembling

hiding true feelings through false appearances

calumny

the making of false statements to damage someone’s reputation

iniquity

immoral behavior that violates social or religious standards

propitiation

act of appeasing a god, spirit, or person through specific rituals

licentious

lacking moral discipline regarding behavior

pallor

an unhealthy, pale apperance caused by illiness, shock or extreme stress

amerliorate

to make a bad situation better

deference

respectful submission to authority

quail

to draw back in fear when facing danger

incredulously

manner indicating disbelief about a stated truth

effrontery

shameless boldness or disrespect

callously

in a way that shows a cruel disregard for others

confound

to cause surprise in someone by acting against expectations

probity

having complete honesty and strong moral principles