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Crucible Voc 2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| licentious | lacking moral discipline; especially sexually unrestrained |
| inculcation | ingraining, instilling, teaching by repetition |
| propitiation | placating and overcoming distrust and animosity, atonement |
| calumny | false accusation, defamation, slander |
| pallor | unnatural lack of color in skin indicating sickness or distress |
| ameliorate | to make better |
| avidly | eagerly, intently |
| intimations | indirect suggestions, hints, inklings |
| base | low, contemptible, ignoble |
| deference | courteous respect or regard |
| theology | systematic study of religion |
| quail | cringe from, pull back in fear |
| gingerly | with delicate care, cautiously |
| blasphemy | sinful act or remark |
| contentious | argumentative, quarrelsome |
| imperceptible | barely noticeable |
| anonymity | the condition of being unknown or unacknowledged |
| effrontery | shameless boldness |
| blanched | paled, whitened |
| agape | wide open |
| conciliatory | tending to soothe the anger of, willing to make concessions |
| beguile | to trick or delude |
| floundering | awkward struggling |
| adamant | firm, unyielding |
| cleave | adhere to, cling to |
| tantalized | tormented, frustrated |