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Crucible Vocab Act 1
Mrs Doss 10th Grade Honors English
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |