The Crucible Acts 2-4 Vocab (Hon. Eng. 10)

apparition

(noun) a ghost or ghostlike image of a person

conspiracy

(noun) a secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful

fraud

(noun) wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain

incredulous

(adjective) (a person/behavior that is) unwilling or unable to believe something

ameliorate

(verb) to make (something bad/unsatisfactory) better

contempt

(noun) the feeling that a person or thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving of scorn

exaltation

(noun) the feeling or state of extreme happiness

plaintiff

(noun) a person who brings a case against another in a court of law

purge

(verb) to rid (something/one) of an unwanted quality, condition, or feeling

trepidation

(noun) the feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen

contrition

(noun) the state of feeling remorseful or penitent

deposition

(noun) the process of giving sworn evidence (in court)

indictment

(noun) a formal charge or accusation of a serious crime

vestry

(noun) a room or building attached to a church, used as an office and for changing into vestments (a robe worn by the clergy)

placidly

(adjective) in a calm or peaceful manner

theology

(noun) the study of god and religion

reprieve

(verb) to cancel or postpone the punishment of someone (especially someone condemned to death)

sarcasm

(noun) the use of irony to mock or convey contempt

mimic

(verb) to imitate someone’s actions or words, especially in order to entertain or ridicule

guile

(noun) sly or cunning intelligence