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English The Crucible
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| abomination | noun- an object of intense disapproval or dislike |
| abrogation | noun- the act of ending an agreement or contract |
| abyss | noun- something that is immeasurably deep or infinite |
| anarchy | noun- the absence of any formal systems of government in a society |
| arbitrate | verb- to act as a judge in a dispute between others |
| canny | adjective- shrewd enough not to be easily deceived |
| contiguous | adjective- sharing a boundary or touching each other physically |
| corroborating | adjective- giving or representing evidence of the truth of something |
| dally | verb- to dawdle, loiter, or waste time |
| darkling | adjective- lacking clarity; dim, or obscure |
| deference | noun- polite respect, especially putting another person's interests first |
| defiled | adjective- corrupted, dirtied, fouled |
| dissembling | noun- the creation or adoption of a false appearances in order to conceal facts, feelings, or intentions |
| formidable | adjective- inspiring respect or wonder because of size, strength, or ability |
| inculcation | noun- the act of brainwashing |
| inert | adjective- not moving or not able to move |
| iniquity | noun- great injustice or extreme immorality |
| innate | adjective- relating to qualities that a person or animal is born with |
| lascivious | adjective- showing a desire for, or unseemly interest in sex |
| licentious | adjective- pursing desires aggressively and selfishly, unchecked by morality, especially in sexual matters |
| malevolence | noun- having or showing a desire to harm others |
| malign | verb- speaking evilly of; utter false things sbout |
| prodigious | adjective- very impressive or amazing |
| propitiation | noun- appeasement; atonement |
| rankle | verb- to cause persistent feelings of bitterness, resentment, or anger |
| scourage | noun- somebody or something that is perceived as an agent of punishment, destruction, or severe criticism |
| smirched | verb- to damage somebody's or something's reputation or good name |
| subservient | adjective- too submissive or eager to follow the wishes or orders of others |
| trepidation | noun- fear or uneasiness about the future or a future event |
| vindictive | adjective- looking for revenge or done through a desire for revenge |
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