The Crucible Vocabulary Review

A set of vocabulary flashcards derived from 'The Crucible' focusing on key terms and their meanings.

Predilection

Preference or strong liking (p.5)

Ideology/Ideological

System of beliefs (p.6)

Theocracy

Government run by religious authority (p.7)

Dissembling

Hiding one's true motives; pretending; lying (p.9)

Faction

Small group within a larger one, often causing conflict (p.10)

Abominations

Things that cause disgust or hatred (p.11)

Deference/Deferentially

Respectful submission (p.12)

Providence

Divine guidance (p.13)

Intimations

Hints, indirect suggestions (p.15)

Calumny

Slander; false statements harming reputation (p.20)

Titillated

Excited or stimulated (p.21)

Prodigious

Enormous; extraordinary (p.25)

Quail

To shrink back in fear (p.29)

Inculcation

Teaching by repetition

Abrogation

Abolition or repeal of something (p.34)

Propitiation

Act meant to soothe or appease (p.35)

Licentious

Immoral; lacking restraint (p.41)

Blanched

Whitened or paled from fear

Paradox

Statement that seems contradictory but true.

Persecution

Mistreatment based on beliefs.

Propriety

Proper behavior.

Sabbath

Holy day of rest.

Sect

Small religious group.

Shriveling

Withering; diminishing.

Crucible

Severe test; melting vessel; transformative trial.

Whim

Sudden impulse.

Wily

Clever or crafty.

Canny

Shrewd; careful.

Marvel

To be filled with wonder.