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Crucible Vocab 1-22
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Adamant | Firm in purpose or opinion, unyielding, obdurate, implacable, inflexible |
| Afflict | A cause of great suffering and distress |
| Apparition | Ghost |
| Base | Lacking morals |
| Befouled | Dirty or impure |
| Befuddled | Confused or perplexed |
| Belie | To disguise the true nature of something |
| Boundless | Limitless |
| Calamity | A disastrous event or situation |
| Callously | In a manner of feeling or showing no emotion |
| Citadel | (n.) a fortress that overlooks and protects a city; any strong or commanding place |
| Condemnation | Guilt and punishment for a crime committed |
| Conjure | To bring forth, especially through words |
| Contemplation | Thoughtful observation |
| Contention | Assertion; claim; thesis; struggling; competition |
| Contentious | Argumentative; quarrelsome; causing controversy or disagreement |
| Conviction | A strong belief or opinion |
| Creed | A statement of belief |
| Daft | Lacking common sense; foolish |
| Denounce | Express harsh criticism of something or someone, usually in public |
| Deposition | Witness's testimony |
| Dote | To show extreme fondness or pay a lot of attention to someone |