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Crucible Vocab Act 1
Mrs Doss 10th Grade Honors English
Term | Definition |
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Ideology | a manner or the content of thinking characteristic of an individual, group, or culture |
Paradox | a statement that is seemingly contradictory or opposed to common sense and yet is perhaps true |
Theocracy | Government of a state by immediate divine guidance or by church officials who are regarded as the divinely guided |
Villainy | wretched, evil conduct |
Dissembling | concealing the facts; hiding under a false pretense |
Propriety | socially acceptable behavior and speech |
Heathen | an uncivilized or irreligious person; pagan |
Trafficked | traded; had dealings or associations |
Conjured | summoned a devil or spirit by invocation or incantation |
Faction | group; secret faction; clique |
Abomination | source of utter disgust or intense dislike; hateful, disgusting actions |
Marvel | something that causes wonder or astonishment |
Dwindling | steadily lessening |
Demonic | possessed or influenced by a demon; satanic; fiendish |
Vindictive | disposed to seek revenge |