The Crucible Vocab (I and II)

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Acts I and II

20 Terms

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paradox

a seemingly absurd or self-contradictory statement or proposition what when investigated or explained may prove to be well found of true

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Conjure

call upon (a spirit or ghost) to appear, by means of a magic ritual

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abomination

a thing that causes discuss or hatred

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Deference

Humble submission and respect

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Vindictive

having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge

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Corroborate

confirm or give support to (a statement, theory, or finding).

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subservient

Prepared to obey others unquestionably

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Partisan

a strong supporter of a party, cause, or person

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inert

Lacking the ability or strength to move

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Pretense

a claim, especially a false or ambitious one

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notorious

famous or well known, typically for some bad quality or deed

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Anarchy

a state of disorder due to absence or nonrecognition of authority or other controlling systems

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Inculcate

instill (an attitude, idea, or habit) by persistent instruction

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Licentious

promiscuous and unprincipled in sexual matters

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evade

excape or avoid, especially by cleverness or trickery

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pallor

an unhealthy pale appearance

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ameliorate

make (something bad or unsatisfactory) better

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indignant

feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment

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crone

an ugly old woman

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daft

silly;foolish

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