The Crucible: Vocab List

Titillated (+)

Stimulate or excite (someone).

Deference (+)

Humble submission and respect.

Pallor (-)

An ill, unhealthy pale appearance.

Defamation (-)

The action of damaging the good reputation of someone; slander or libel.

Ameliorate (+)

Make (something bad or unsatisfactory) better; improve.

Fathom (+)

Understand (a difficult problem or an enigmatic person) after much thought.

Indictment (-)

A formal charge or accusation of a serious crime ; going to be a trial but hasn’t happened yet

Abomination (-)

A thing that causes disgust or hatred; shocking, horrific.

Lascivious (-)

Feeling or revealing an overt and often offensive sexual desire. cheating

Ascertain (+)

Find (something) out for certain; make sure of. proof

Citadel (+)

A fortress, typically on high ground, protecting or dominating a city. closely related to the marines. metaphorically protecting an idea

Ingratiate (-)

Bring oneself into favor with someone by flattering or trying to please them.

Trepidation (-)

A feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen.

Innate (+)

Inborn; natural/originating in the mind.

Calumny (-)

The making of false and defamatory statements about someone.

Corroborate (+)

Confirm or give support to (a statement, theory, or finding).

Intimations (-)

An indication or hint.

Formidable (-)

Inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable.

Subtle (+ , -)

Making use of clever and indirect methods to achieve something.

Prodigious (+)

Remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree.

Lechery (-)

Excessive or offensive sexual desire; lustfulness.

Dissembling (-)

Conceal one's true motives, feelings, or beliefs.

Paradox (+)

A logically self-contradictory statement or a statement that runs contrary to one's expectation.

Crucible (+, -)

A ceramic or metal container in which metals or other substances may be melted or subjected to very high temperatures.

Predilection (+)

A preference or special liking for something; a bias in favor of something.

Vindictive (-)

Having or showing a strong or unreasonable desire for revenge.

Immaculate (+)

Perfectly clean, neat, or tidy. purity

Deposition (+, -)

The process of giving sworn evidence.

Effrontery (-)

Insolent or impertinent behavior. disrespect

Sublime (+)

Of such excellence, grandeur, or beauty as to inspire great admiration or awe.

Qualm (-)

An uneasy feeling of doubt, worry, or fear about one's own conduct.

Perjury (-)

The offense of willfully telling an untruth in a court after having taken an oath.

Beguile (-)

Charm or enchant (someone), sometimes in a deceptive way. trick them

Gaunt (-)

Lean and haggard, especially because of suffering, hunger, or age. unhealthy thin / skinny

Unperturbed (+)

Not perturbed or concerned; not bothered.

Imperceptible (-)

Impossible to perceive. cant hear or understand a person

Excommunication (-)

The action of officially excluding someone from participation in the sacraments and services of the Christian Church. kick out of church

Adamant (-)

Refusing to be persuaded or to change one's mind. so sure on your point you won’t change your mind

Faltering (-)

Moving unsteadily or hesitantly.

Incredulously (-)

In a manner indicating disbelief.

Callously (-)

In a way that shows an insensitive and cruel disregard for others.

Purged (+)

Rid (someone or something) of an unwanted quality, condition, or feeling.

Daft (-)

Silly; foolish.

Vile (-)

Extremely unpleasant.

Reprieve (+)

Cancel or postpone the punishment of (someone, especially someone condemned to death).

Penitence (+, -)

The action of feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong.

Placidly (+)

Done in a calm manner.

Agape (+, -)

Wide open, wide mouth; in shock, in awe.