The Crucible Vocab

These flashcards cover key vocabulary terms from the lecture, with definitions to aid in studying for the exam.

millennium

A period of one thousand years; a period of great joy.

occult

Secret, hidden from view; not detectable by ordinary means; mysterious, magical.

permeate

To spread through, penetrate, soak through.

precipitate

To fall as moisture; to bring about suddenly; characterized by excessive haste.

stringent

Strict, severe; rigorously or urgently binding or compelling.

surmise

To think or believe without certain supporting evidence; to conjecture or guess.

exhort

To urge strongly, advise earnestly.

ex officio

By virtue of holding a certain office.

infringe

To violate, trespass, go beyond recognized bounds.

ingratiate

To make oneself agreeable and gain favor or acceptance by others.

interloper

One who moves in where he or she is not wanted or has no right to be; an intruder.

intrinsic

Belonging to someone or something by its very nature; essential, inherent.

inveigh

To make a violent attack in words; express strong disapproval.

lassitude

Weariness of body or mind; lack of energy.

ameliorate

To improve, make better, correct a flaw or shortcoming.

aplomb

Poise, assurance, great self-confidence.

bombastic

Pompous or overblown in language.

callow

Without experience; immature, not fully developed.

drivel

Saliva or mucus flowing from the mouth; foolish talk or nonsense.

epitome

A summary, condensed account; an instance that represents a larger reality.