the crucible act 1/2 vocab

Abomination

Something greatly hated or considered morally wrong

Apprehension

Anxiety or fear that something bad may happen

Calamity

A serious disaster or misfortune

Conjur

The call on spirits or supernatural powers

Contention

An argument or disagreement

Crucible

A severe test or trial that challenges a person’s character

Deference

Respectful submission to another person’s authority or judgment

Defamation

Damaging someone’s reputation through false statements

Faction

A small group within a large group that has different interest or opinions

Goody

A title used In colonial New England for a married woman or lower social standing

Iniquity

Wickedness or gross injustice

Malevolent

Having a desire to cause harm to others

Pallor

An unhealthy pale appearance

Prosecution

The act of accusing and trying someone for a crime

Prodigious

Remarkably great in size amount or degree

Reputation

The beliefs or opinions generally held about a person

Solicit

To ask or seek something earnestly

Subservient

Excessively willing to obey others

Vindictive

Having a strong desire for revenge

Warrant

An official document authorizing an action such as an arrest