The Crucible Flashcards
(53 cards)
Forbade
refuse to allow (something)
Licentious
promiscuous and unprincipled in sexual matters
Ameliorate
make (something bad or unsatisfactory) better
Qualm
an uneasy feeling of doubt, worry, or fear, especially about one’s own conduct; a misgiving
Belie
fail to fulfill or justify (a claim or expectation); betray
Snivel
cry and sniff in a feeble or fretful way
Trepidation
a feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen
Lechery
excessive or offensive sexual desire; lustfulness
Ispo Facto
by that very fact or act
Cleave
split or sever (something), especially along a natural line or grain
Penitence
the action of feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong; repentance
Abrogation
the repeal or abolition of a law, right, or agreement
Ingratiating
intended to gain approval or favor; sycophantic
Affidavit
a written statement voluntarily made by an affiant or deponent under an oath or affirmation which is administered by a person who is authorized to do so by law
Unperturbed
not perturbed or concerned
Tantalize
torment or tease (someone) with the sight or promise of something that is unobtainable
Rescind
to end (a law, contract, agreement, etc.) officially
Propitiation
the action of propitiating or appeasing a god, spirit, or person
Calumny
the making of false and defamatory statements about someone in order to damage their reputation; slander
Effrontery
insolent or impertinent behavior
Conciliatory
intended or likely to placate or pacify
Sibilant
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