The Crucible Vocab List ACts 1-4

predilection

a natural preference or special liking for soemthing particular

dissembling

concealing one’s true motives/feelings/beliefs through false appearances

calumny

false defamatory statemetns to damage someone’s reputation

iniquity

immoral behavior that violates social or religious standards

propitation

act of appeasing a god, spirit, or person through rituals

licentious

ignoring legal restraints regarding behaviorr

pallor

pale appearance because of stress

ameliorate

making soemthing bad more tolerable

deference

respect and submission to authority

quail

draw back in fear when facing danger

incredulously

indicative disbelief/skepticism about stated truth

effrontery

behavior of shocking boldness or lack of respect

callously

insensetive and cruel disregard for others

confound

suprise or confusion in someone acting against expectations

probity

having strong moral principles and honesty