Crucible Act 1 Vocab

afflicted

Suffering from an illness, injury, or other serious problem.

Conjure

To call upon or summon a supernatural spirit or force.

corporal

Relating to the physical body rather than the mind or spirit.

deposition

A formal statement or testimony given as evidence.

dissembling

Concealing one's true feelings, motives, or intentions; pretending.

dissension

Disagreement or conflict within a group

ecclesiastical

Relating to the Christian Church or its clergy.

enmity

A strong feeling of hatred or hostility toward someone.

faction

A smaller group within a larger group that has different beliefs or interests.

fraud

Deliberate deception intended to gain something or mislead others.

heresy

A belief or opinion that strongly goes against accepted religious teachings.

hypocrisy

Pretending to have beliefs or qualities that one does not actually possess.

indictment

A formal accusation that someone has committed a crime or wrongdoing.

iniquity

Extremely immoral or wicked behavior.

lecherous

Showing excessive or inappropriate sexual desire.

malign

To speak about someone in a harmful or insulting way; to slander.

manifest

Clearly revealed, obvious, or apparent.

marauding

Moving around aggressively while causing trouble, destruction, or harm.

melancholy

A deep, lasting sadness or gloom.

parish

A local church community or the area served by a particular church.

perjury

Lying deliberately while giving evidence under oath.

providence

Divine guidance or protection believed to come from God.

reproach

To criticize or express disappointment or disapproval toward someone.

theology

The study of God, religious beliefs, and religious ideas.

vengeance

Punishment or revenge carried out in response to a wrong or injury.