The Crucible Act 4 Vocab

Indictment

A formal charge or accusation of a serious crime

Contention

A dispute where there is strong disagreement

Reprieve

Postponing or remitting punishment

Cleave

Come to be in close contact with

Gaunt

Very thin, especially from disease, hunger, or cold

Strive

To exert much effort or energy (try hard)

Calamity

An event resulting in great loss of misfortune

Retaliation

Action taken in return for an injury or offense

Prevail

Use persuasion successfully (overcome)

Belie

Represent falsely