crucible vocab

Predilection

A strong liking or bias towards something.

Calumny

the making of false and malicious statements to harm one's reputation.

Prodigious

Extremely great in size, amount, or degree.

Licentious

Lacking moral discipline or acting against social standards especially in sexual conduct.

Intimations

A hint or indirect suggestion

Propriety

Socially, morally, or legally correct behaviour

Ameliorate

To better a bad situation

Abomination

a thing or action causing extreme disgust, hatred, or disapproval

Deference

Polite or cordial respect to one's wishes or authority.

Contentious

likely to spark argument or disagreement

Deposition

Out of court statement under oath by a witness or party.

Effrontery

extreme rudeness done without regards to society or other people

Incredulously

to act in a doubting or disbelieving way.

Imperceptible

Something done in small increments or gradually, subtlety.

Conciliatory

To try and make an angry person less angry through concessions harmony or compromises. 

Dissembling

 concealing one's true motives or beliefs.

Beguile

To charm, enchant, or mislead one through cleverness, flattery or trickery.

Trepidation

A feeling of fear, alarm, or anxiety about what will happen.

Sibilance

A hissing or whistling sound produced by forcing air through a narrow opening.

Adamant

Refusing to change an opinion or to be persuaded to do something.