The Crucible Act 1 Vocabulary Flashcards
Dissemble
Disguise your true intentions or feelings behind a false appearance with the intent to deceive someone.
Conjure
If you conjure something out of nothing, you make it appear as if by magic.
Corroborate
To confirm or give support to (a statement, theory or finding).
Trepidation
A feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen.
(Fear, dread).
Licentious
Promiscuous and unprincipled in sexual matters.
(His mask of veneration slowly turned into a licentious grin).
Begrudge
Envy (someone) the possession or enjoyment of (something).
(She begrudged him to his youth).
Intimation
An indication or hint.
(No one gave any intimations that there had been any problems).
Subservient
Prepared to obey others unquestioningly
(She was subservient to her parents).
Partisan
A strong supporter of a party, cause, or person.
(Partisans of the exiled people).
Quaver
(Of a persons voice) shake or tremble or speaking, typically through nervousness or emotion.
(His voice quavered with rage).
Deference
Humble submission and respect.
(he addressed her with the deference due to age).
Formidable
Inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable.
(A formidable opponent).
Notorious
Famous or well known, typically for some bad quality or deed.
(Calgary is notorious for its smog).
Calumny
The making of false and defamatory statements about someone in order to damage their reputation; slander.
(A bitter struggle marked by calumny and litigation).
Abomination
A thing that causes disgust or hatred.
(This is an abomination to all mankind).
