the Crucible Vocab (act 4)

Conciliatory

Actions, tones, or gestures intended to reduce hostility, placate someone, or win goodwill

beguile

Charm or enchant (someone), sometimes in a deceptive way

retaliation

The act of harming or punishing someone in return for an injury, wrong

adamant

Someone unshakable, immovable, or totally unwilling to change their mind or opinion

Cleave

Split or sever (something), especially along a natural line or grain

Tantalized

To be teased, tormented, or enticed by someone presenting something desirable that is kept just out of reach

Penitence

The action of feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong; repentance

Vanity

Excessive pride in or admiration of one’s own appearance or achievements