The Crucible Act One Vocab

Ordinance

An authoritative rule within a community.

Predilection

A predisposition in favor of something, often leading to certain behaviors.

Rankle

To make resentful or angry, causing discomfort or irritation.

Ingratiating

Capable of winning favor or approval through pleasing actions or qualities.

Injunction

A formal command or admonition, often based on established rules or beliefs.

Dissembling

Pretending with the intention to deceive or mislead others.

Faction

A dissenting clique or group within a larger community.

Abomination

An action that arouses disgust or abhorrence, often considered morally wrong.

Deference

Courteous regard for people's feelings or opinions, showing respect.

Providence

The guardianship and control exercised by a deity or higher power.

Contention

A dispute characterized by strong disagreement or opposing views.

Intimation

A slight suggestion or vague understanding, often hinting at deeper meanings.

Trepidation

A feeling of alarm or dread, usually about something uncertain or threatening.

Calumny

An abusive attack on a person's character or reputation, often based on false accusations.

Covenant

An agreement, especially between a god and a group of people, often binding in nature.

Prodigious

Of momentous or ominous significance, indicating something extraordinary or remarkable.

Contiguous

Having a common boundary or edge, often used to describe neighboring areas or properties.

Iniquity

Morally objectionable behavior or actions that go against accepted standards.

Tract

An extended area of land or territory, often used for specific purposes like farming.

Inculcation

Teaching or impressing upon the mind by frequent instruction or repetition.

Reactionary

Extremely conservative or resistant to change, often opposing new ideas or reforms.

Abrogation

An official or legal cancellation of established rules or customs.

Propitiation

The act of placating or overcoming distrust and animosity, often through offerings or gestures.

Licentious

Lacking moral discipline or self-restraint, often engaging in immoral behaviors.

Exaltation

A state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion, often associated with intense feelings of joy or pride.