College English 3 "The Crucible" Vocab

inert

inert

motionless, non-reactive

persecute

to oppress a race or group of people because of ethnicity or religion

creed

a statement of beleifs or set of principals

potent

very strong, effective, or powerful; exerting passion, persuasion, influence, or force

citadel

A fortress or strongly fortified building in or near a city, used as a place of refuge

paradox

something which has qualities that seem to contradict each other

vengeance

punishment that is inflicted in return for a wrong

apprehension

dread

resentment

El feeling towards someone or something, usually as a result of ill-usage, or insult, or an instance of these

contention

an opinion, or claim stated, in the course of an argument

formidable

difficult to deal with or overcome

conjure

to invoke, suppose supernatural forces; to influence with spells

subservient

too eager to obey

pretense

insincere or feigned behavior

prodigious

Great an amount, size, or extent

faction

dissenting minority within a larger group

afflict

to cause severe mental or physical distress to somebody

trepidation

fear or uneasiness about the future or a future event

reprimand

to rebuke somebody for a wrong doing

condemnatation

disapproval, criticism, denunciation

scoff

to express derision or scorn about somebody or something

conviction

firmly held belief or firmness of opinion

falter

to lose confidence

solemn

demonstrating sincerity and gravity

poppet

a doll or puppet

indignant

angry at unfairness

condemned

pronounce something or somebody as bad

dote

to show extreme fondness, or pay a lot of attention to someone lacking morals

base

lacking morals

pious

religious; devote; holy or sacred; virtuous and moral religious theory

theology

religious theory

draft

lacking common sense, irrational

tainted

polluted, spoiled, or corrupted

calamity

A disastrous situation or event

menacingly

in a threatening and dangerous manner

lechery

lustful behavior, especially by man, that is regarded as distasteful

vestry

A room in a church for meetings and classes are held

remorseless

without compassion; relentless

wrath

fury often marked by a desire for vengeance

contentious

causing it likely to cause disagreement and disputes between people with differing views

deposition

witness’s testimony

befuddled

confused or perplexed

immaculate

clean and free from blemishes; showing faultless perfection

qualm

a misgiving, doubt, or bad feeling

callously

in a way that shows no concern if other people or hurt or upset

apparition

an unexpected sight, a ghost

contemplation

Long in attentive consideration, or observation or something

afflicted

distressed

dumbfounded

temporary speechless with astonishment

slovenly

not concerned about conventional standards of personal hygiene and tidiness

transfixed

made immobile from shock

befouled

dirty or impure

quail

to show fear or apprehension

denounce

to express, harsh criticism, or condemnation of something or somebody, usually in public

flask

a small flat container for alcohol

rile

to irritate somebody enough that provokes anger

stench

horrible smell

gaunt

Thin and bony in appearance

Providence

The wisdom, care, and guidance believed to be provided by God; good judgment, and foresight in the management of affairs, or resources

summon

to call into court; to send for someone

gibbet

a hanging post

excommunication

exclusion from the Christian community

quavering

trembling

beguile

to charm, deceive, or cheat

floundering

hesitating in confusion

reprieve

The postponement of a punishment; to stop or post pone a punishment

retaliation

deliver harm against somebody in response or revenge for harm done

statute

law enacted by legislature or an established rule

adamant

very determined, and not influenced by appeals to reconsider

belie

to disguise the true nature of something

boundless

limitless

penitence

regret for sins