Crucible Vocabulary - Unit 1

Predilection (N.)

A predisposition in favor of something

Manifestation (N.)

A public display of group feelings

Injunction (N.)

A formal command or admonition

Dissembling (N.)

Pretending with intention to deceive

Blatantly (Adv.)

In a completely obvious manner

Vindictive (Adj.)

Disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge

Corroborate (V.)

Support with evidence or authority or make more certain

Intimation (N.)

A slight suggestion or vague understanding

Trepidation (N.)

A feeling of alarm or dread

Calumny (N.)

An abusive attack on a person's character or good name

Arbitrate (V.)

Act between parties with a view to reconciling differences

Contiguous (Adj.)

Having a common boundary or edge

Iniquity (N.)

Morally objectionable behavior

Inculcation (N.)

Teaching or impressing upon the mind by frequent instruction

Abrogation (N.)

An official or legal cancellation