Crucible vocab set 2

Contentious

People, topics, or situations likely to cause controversy and heated arguments

Contentious in a sentence

The new policy changes became a contentious topic among staff.

Deposition

A formal, out-of-court testimony given by a witness or party in a legal case

Deposition in a sentence

The jury listened to a formal deposition from an expert witness.

Imperceptible

Something too slight, small, or subtle, to be noticed

Imperceptible in a sentence

The earthquake was so tiny that it was almost imperceptible to people.

Anonymity

The condition of being anonymous

Anonymity in a sentence

Names have been changed to preserve the anonymity of those involved.

Incredulously

In a manner indicting disbelief

Incredulously in a sentence

He shook his head incredulously after hearing his son’s bizarre explanation.

Apparition

A ghost or ghostlike image of a person

Apparition in a sentence

You look as though you’ve just seen an apparition.

Reproach

To express disapproval toward someone, often causing them shame

Reproach in a sentence

Some of his published works have been met with criticism and reproach.

Immaculate

Perfectly clean, neat, or tidy

Immaculate in a sentence

He has an immaculate safety record.

Conciliatory

Intended to end disagreement, to placate or pacify

Conciliatory in a sentence

After the debate, the politician adopted a conciliatory tone, hoping to mend the relationship.

Beguile

To charm, enchant, or trick someone

Beguile in a sentence

She was beguiled into signing the contract.

Retaliation

Getting revenge and striking back

Retaliation in a sentence

Their retaliation against the intrusion was brutal.

Adamant

Refusing to change one’s mind or opinion

Adamant

She was adamant that she would not change her mind about her vacation plans.

Cleave

To split or sever something

Cleave in a sentence

His father used a large axe to cleave wood for the fire.

Tantalized

To torment or tease

Tantalized in a sentence

She was tantalized by the possibility of earning money quickly.

Penitence

Showing regret or wrongdoing

Penitence in a sentence

He expressed suitable penitence for what he had done.

Vanity

Excessive pride in one’s own appearance or achievements

Vanity in a sentence

Her vanity is really getting on my nerves, I wish she was more humble.