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Crucible Act II/III
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Ingratiate | To establish (oneself) in the favor or good graces of others, especially by deliberate effort |
| Injunction | A command; order; admonition |
| Blasphemy | Impious utterance or action concerning God or sacred things |
| Contiguous | In close proximity; near |
| Theocracy | A form of government in which God or a deity is recognized as the supreme civil ruler, the God's or deity's laws being interpreted by the ecclesiastical authorities |
| Calumny | A false and malicious statement designed to injure the reputation of someone or something |
| Iniquity | A wicked act; sin |
| Ameliorate | To make or become better, more bearable, or more satisfactory |
| Reprimand | A severe reproof or rebuke, especially a formal one by a person in authority |
| Fraud | Deceit, trickery for profit or to gain some unfair or dishonest advantage |
| Indignant | Anger or strong displeasure at something considered unjust, offensive, insulting |
| Begrudge | To envy or resent the pleasure or good fortune of (someone) |
| Naught | Nothing |
| Tainted | Tarnished, stained |