Vocabulary: The Crucible Act 1

Abomination

Something viewed with extreme disgust or hatred

Conjure

To summon spirits or influence by magic

Vindictive

Having a strong desire for revenge

Parochial

Narrow-minded, limited in scope; relating to a church parish

Dissembling

Hiding one’s true motives or feelings; pretending

Prodigious

Remarkably or impressively great in size or degree

Factions

Small, organized groups within a larger group, often in conflict

Licentious

Lacking moral restraint; immoral

Conceded

Admitted as true or valid

Iniquity

Immoral or grossly unfair behavior

Smirched

Sullied, tarnished, or stained (reputation)

Partisan

A strong supporter of a party, cause, or faction

Disquiet

A feeling of anxiety or unease

Manifestation

An indication or evidence of something

Goody

An archaic title for a married woman (like “Mrs.”)