The Crucible Vocabulary Act 1+2
Heathen (n.) -an irreligious or uncivilized person
Conjure (v.) - to practice magic
Faction (n.) - a group within a larger group
Abomination (n.) - a vile action, condition, or habit
Gibberish (n.) - meaningless talk; nonsense
Deference (n.) - respectful yielding to another
Naught (n.) - nothing
Dwindling (v.) - to shrink or diminish
Abyss (n.) - a vast chasm; Hell
Intimation (n.) - a hint; suggestion
Formidable (adj.) - strong; powerful; causing fear
Trepidation (n.) - tremulous fear, alarm, or agitation
Titillate (v.) - to excite agreeably
Notorious (adj.) widely and unfavorably known
Prodigious (adj.) - extraordinary; arousing admiration
Fathom (v.) - comprehend; understand
Defamation (n.) - the injuring of one’s reputation
Anarchy (n.) - confusion; chaos; disorder
Avidly (adv.) - enthusiastically, eagerly
Licentious (adj.) - sexually unrestrained; immoral
Blanched (adj.) - to become pale
Evade (v.) - to escape or avoid
Pallor (n.) - extreme paleness
Ameliorate (v.) - to improve; to make better
Indignant (adj.) - offended; insulted
Daft (adj.) - foolish; crazy; mad
Taint (n.) - to infect or contaminate
Quail (v.) – to lose courage
Inept (adj.) – lacking skill, incompetent
Abundant (adj.) – well supplied
Befuddle (v.) – to confuse
Effrontery (n.) – shameless boldness
Immaculate (adj.) – free from moral impurity
Qualm (n.) – a feeling of uncertainty
Probity (n.) – integrity; honesty
Callous (adj.) – insensitive; unsympathetic
Base (adj.) – morally low; contemptible
Slovenly (adj.) – untidy; careless
Unperturbed (adj.) – not disturbed
Gaunt (adj.) – thin and bony
Agape (adv.) – with mouth open (often in shock)
Conciliatory (adj.) – tending to agree
Beguile (v.) – to mislead; to deceive
Reprieve (v.) – to delay or relieve punishment
Retaliate (v.) – to respond appropriately
Adamant (adj.) – unyielding; inflexible
Cleave (v.) – to adhere closely
Tantalize (v.) – to tease by arousing expectations
Heathen (n.) -an irreligious or uncivilized person
Conjure (v.) - to practice magic
Faction (n.) - a group within a larger group
Abomination (n.) - a vile action, condition, or habit
Gibberish (n.) - meaningless talk; nonsense
Deference (n.) - respectful yielding to another
Naught (n.) - nothing
Dwindling (v.) - to shrink or diminish
Abyss (n.) - a vast chasm; Hell
Intimation (n.) - a hint; suggestion
Formidable (adj.) - strong; powerful; causing fear
Trepidation (n.) - tremulous fear, alarm, or agitation
Titillate (v.) - to excite agreeably
Notorious (adj.) widely and unfavorably known
Prodigious (adj.) - extraordinary; arousing admiration
Fathom (v.) - comprehend; understand
Defamation (n.) - the injuring of one’s reputation
Anarchy (n.) - confusion; chaos; disorder
Avidly (adv.) - enthusiastically, eagerly
Licentious (adj.) - sexually unrestrained; immoral
Blanched (adj.) - to become pale
Evade (v.) - to escape or avoid
Pallor (n.) - extreme paleness
Ameliorate (v.) - to improve; to make better
Indignant (adj.) - offended; insulted
Daft (adj.) - foolish; crazy; mad
Taint (n.) - to infect or contaminate
Quail (v.) – to lose courage
Inept (adj.) – lacking skill, incompetent
Abundant (adj.) – well supplied
Befuddle (v.) – to confuse
Effrontery (n.) – shameless boldness
Immaculate (adj.) – free from moral impurity
Qualm (n.) – a feeling of uncertainty
Probity (n.) – integrity; honesty
Callous (adj.) – insensitive; unsympathetic
Base (adj.) – morally low; contemptible
Slovenly (adj.) – untidy; careless
Unperturbed (adj.) – not disturbed
Gaunt (adj.) – thin and bony
Agape (adv.) – with mouth open (often in shock)
Conciliatory (adj.) – tending to agree
Beguile (v.) – to mislead; to deceive
Reprieve (v.) – to delay or relieve punishment
Retaliate (v.) – to respond appropriately
Adamant (adj.) – unyielding; inflexible
Cleave (v.) – to adhere closely
Tantalize (v.) – to tease by arousing expectations