The crucible vocab acts 1-4

Contentious

Argumentative

Anonymity

The condition of being unknown.

Deposition

The testimony of a witness made under oath, but not in court.

Effrontery

Shameless boldness.

Imperceptible

Barely noticeable.

Incredulously

Skeptically.

Conciliatory

Tending to soothe anger.

Beguile

To trick.

Retaliation

Act of returning an injury or wrong.

Adamant

Firm, unyielding (usually having to do with an idea or opinion).

Cleave

To adhere; cling.

Tantalized

Tormented; frustrated.

Predilection (n)

A preexisting preference

Ingratiating (adj)

Charming, flattering

Dissembling (n or v)

Concealment of one's true nature or motives

Calumny (n)

False accusation; slander

Inculcation (n)

Teaching by repetition and urging

Propitiation (n)

Action designed to soothe

Evade (v)

Avoid or escape by deceit or cleverness

Pallor (n)

Paleness

Ameliorate (v)

Make better; soothe

Avidly (adv)

Eagerly; enthusiastically

Base (adj)

Morally low; without moral principles

Deference (n)

Courteous regard or respect

Theology (n)

The study of religion