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The Crucible Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Crucible | a situation of severe trial |
| Abomination | a thing that causes disgust or hatred |
| Conjured | call upon (a spirit or ghost) to appear, by means of a magic ritual. |
| Contention | heated disagreement. |
| Deference | humble submission and respect. |
| Innate | inborn; natural. |
| Licentious | promiscuous and unprincipled in sexual matters. |
| Manifestation | an event, action, or object that clearly shows or embodies something, especially a theory or an abstract idea. |
| Paradox | a seemingly absurd or self-contradictory statement or proposition that when investigated or explained may prove to be well founded or true. |
| Prodigious | remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree. |
| Vindictive | having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge. |