Crucible vocab pt1

heathen

an irreligious or uncivilized person

conjure

to practice magic

faction

a group within a larger group

abomination

a vile action, condition, or habit

gibberish

meaningless talk; nonsense

deference

respectful yielding to another

naught

Nothing

dwindling

to shrink or diminish

abyss

a vast chasm

intimation

hint, suggestion

formidable

strong, powerful, causing fear

trepidation

tremulous fear, alarm, or agitation

titillate

to excite or stimulate

notorious

widely and unfavorably known

prodigious

extraordinary; causing amazement

fathom

to comprehend or understand

defamation

the injuring of one's reputation

anarchy

confusion; chaos; disorder

avidly

enthusiastically; eagerly

licentious

sexually unrestrained; immoral

blanched

to become pale

evade

to escape or avoid

pallor

extreme paleness

ameliorate

to improve, to make better

indignant

offended, insulted