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Crucible Hull Act I
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| abomination (n) | a disgusting or loathsome act |
| blanched (v) | to turn pale |
| calumny (n) | hurtful lies; slander |
| conjure (v) | to summon forth |
| contiguous (adj) | connected or adjoining |
| corroborate (v) | to support with more evidence |
| dally (v) | to waste time |
| defamation (n) | the act of damaging a reputation by lying |
| dissemble (v) | to hide behind a false appearance |
| enrapture (v) | to give intense joy |
| inculcation (n) | the steady teaching of an idea; teaching by frequent repetition |
| inquisition (n) | an extensive investigation |
| licentious (adj) | immoral |
| partisan (n) | a supporter of a particular side |
| propitiation (n) | a pacifying or an appeasement (calmness) of unruly behavior |
| providence (n) | an event guided by God's care |
| smirch (v) | to mark or soil (as in one's reputation) |
| vindictive (adj) | inclined to seek revenge |
| trepidation (n) | a feeling of fear or anxiety |