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hum.crucible act2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| deposition | an act of removing from a position of authority |
| indignant | filled with or marked by anger |
| wily | full of guile; tricky |
| daft | foolish, insane, lacking common sense |
| quail | to recoil in dread or terror; cower |
| pallor | paleness |
| ameliorate | to make or grow better; improve |
| inept | lacking movement; unable to move |
| avid | desirous, greedy |
| magistrate | an official entrusted with administration of the laws |
| marvel | to feel surprise, wonder, or amazed curiosity |
| traffic | to carry on business dealings; deal, trade |
| warrant | authorization, evidence, justification |
| reprimand | a severe or formal reproof |
| brim | an upper or outer margin; edge, rim |
| abomination | something hated; hate, loathing |
| reckon | consider, suppose, guess |
| flailing | to strike or swing; whip, lash |
| providence | divine guidance or care |
| solemn | somber, gloomy OR highly serious |
| falter | to hesitate in purpose or action; waver, stumble, stammer, totter |