The Crucible Vocab pt 2

reprimand v.

to scold or censure someone in a severe manner

solemn adj. (solemnly, adv.)

very serious or formal in manner, behavior, or expression; marked by the observance of form or ceremony; sad and grave

hysterical adj. (hysterically, adv.)

feeling or showing extreme and uncontrolled emotion

agenda(s)

n., list of things or items to be completed

integrity

n., adhere to moral values; moral uprightness and honesty

skepticism

n., suspicion; doubtfulness; unbelief

scrutiny

n., close inspection, study, or observation; a close critical study

disillusion(ed)

v., to disenchant or embitter; to disappoint or to dissatisfy

ulterior

adj., lying beyond what is evident or shown, especially concealed as to deceive

recant(ed)

v., renounce, revoke; to withdraw or retract

loftily

adv., something done in an arrogant or haughty manner

pallor

n., extreme or abnormal paleness

ameliorate

v., make better or more tolerable

avidly adv. (avid, adj)

with great enthusiasm, interest, or desire; eagerly

evade

v., avoid answering directly

pious

adj., devoted to divine worship; religious

blasphemy

n., act of showing contempt for God

menacing (menacingly, adv.)

posing a threat to someone; making a show of one’s intent to do harm