Crucible Vocab

effronty

shameless boldness or insulting nerve

remorseless

feeling no regret or guilt for wrongdoing

afflict

to cause pain, suffering, or distress

relevant

directly connected to the topic being discussed

predilection

a preference or special liking for something

defamation

act of damaging someone’s reputation through false statements

grapple

to struggle with a problem or wrestle with an opponent

probity

honesty and strong moral principals

disputation

a formal argument or debate

adament

firmly refusing to change an opinion or decision

penitence

sincere regret for wrongdoing

providence

divine guidance or protective care

assert

to state confidently or declare firmly

callously

in an insensitive manner, without concern of other’s feelings

condemnation

an expression of strong disapproval or a judgement of guilt

immutable

unable to be changed

calumny

a false statement intended to damage someone’s reputation

deferential

showing respectful submission to another person’s judgement

conciliatory

intended to make peace or reduce anger

magistrates

civil officials who administer laws or serve as judges

partisan

a strong supporter of a particular person, group, or cause

vindictive

wanting revenge or seeking to punish someone

proceedings

the official actions or business of a court or meeting

certify

to confirm formally that something is true or meets a standard

definitive

final, authoritative, settling a question