English 11H Vocab List 1 - The Crucible

Vocabulary terms, definitions, and prefixes from English 11H Vocab List 1 for The Crucible.

Abomination

A vile or terrible thing, action, or person that causes intense disgust, horror, or loathing.

Deference

Respectful submission to will of another.

Calumny

False statement designed to harm a reputation.

Ameliorate

To make a bad or unpleasant situation better, more bearable, or satisfactory.

Dissembling

Hiding one's true feelings or intentions.

Pallor

An unusually pale appearance.

Prodigious

Extremely great in size, amount, strength, degree or ability.

Predilection

A strong preference for something.

Heathen

A person who does not believe in God or the bible.

Conjure

To bring something to truth.

Pretense

An attempt to make something appear true, when it is not.

Exude

To give off or release something.

Guile

Deceitful cunning, sly trickery or crafty used to achieve a goal.

PRE-

Before, prior to, or in advance of.

EX-

Indicating movement or position away, outward, or external.

PRO-

Forward/forth, before/prior, and for/in favor of.