The Crucible Part 1 Flashcards

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Crucible

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Severe trail or test

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2
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Overture

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An introduction

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3
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Theocracy

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Government by religion

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4
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Dissembling

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Concealing under false pretense

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5
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Propriety

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Socially correct behavior; conformity with an accepted standard of behavior

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6
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Conjure

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Summon by magic; secretly summon a spirit by sorcery

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7
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Providence

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The guidance of God or nature

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8
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Vindictive

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Act in revenge

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9
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Supernatural

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Attributed to forces beyond nature or the natural world

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10
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Abyss

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Bottomless gulf or pit

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11
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Iniquity

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Wicked or unjust act; sin

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12
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Defamation

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Attack on reputation; to libel or slander

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13
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Antagonist

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Bad guy

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14
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Malign

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Speak evil of

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15
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Diabolical

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Devilish; exceedingly wicked or friendish

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16
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Malevolence

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Wishing harm or evil to others

17
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Fetish

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Object believed to have magical power; nonsexual object that aroused or gratifies sexual desire

18
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Puritanical

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Strict in morals and religion

19
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Trepidation

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Fear; apprehension; great alarm or dread

20
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Exaltation

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Praise; glorify