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CrucibleVocab_Act1-4
Question | Answer |
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Abyss | anything profound, unfathomable, or infinite |
Licentious | going beyond customary or proper bounds or limits |
Predilection | Preference |
Prodigious | extraordinary in size, amount, etc. |
Deference | obedience or going along with the opinions or wishes of another |
Propriety | correct conduct |
Bemused | confused or bewildered |
Inert | inactive or sluggish by habit or nature |
Wily | cunning |
Trepidation | great fear, alarm, or agitation |
Ecstatic | Extrteme happiness |
Pallor | Extreme paleness or lacking color, usually in the face |
Ameliorate | To make better or relieve |
Indignant | Anger as a result of something unjust |
Begrudge | To give reluctantly; envy another's possession or enjoyment |
Base | Lacking higher values |
Ineptly | lack of competence or judgement |
Calamity | A serious event causing distress or misfortune |
Blasphemy | Irreverent or profane |
Contentious | Quarrelsome;stirring controversy |
Contempt | Scron; extreme dislike or disdain |
Effrontery | Extreme boldness; audacity |
Reproach | To blame for something; a disgrace |
Confound | To cause one to become confused |
Placidly | In a peaceful or calm manner |
Sublime | Noble, uplifting |
Augury | An omen or prophecy |
Gaunt | Very thin, emaciated |
Adamant | Inflexible, obstinate |
Beguile | To decieve, to persuade with charm |
Conciliatory | Intended to placate or pacify |
Incredulously | In an unbelieving manner |
Rescinded | Cancelled |