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Honors Eng. 3
Crucible Vocabulary
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| crucible | a severe searching, test, or trial |
| beguile | to deceive |
| vindictive | vengeful |
| anarchy | the state of society without a government or law |
| penitence | regret for one's sins |
| effrontery | imprudent boldness |
| abomination | disgust |
| licentious | immoral |
| purged | to rid of whatever is impure; purify |
| lechery | excessive sexual desire |
| contention | rivalry |
| defamation | slander |
| probity | honesty |
| intimations | a hint or suggestion |
| subtle | delicate; difficult to perceive |
| anonymity | the state of being unknown |
| afflicted | troubled |
| hysteria | uncontrollable outburst of emotion or fear |
| deposition | statement made under oath |
| citadel | stronghold |
| calamity | a great misfortune; a state of deep distress or misery |
| contemplation | full or deep consideration |
| notorious | unfavorably known |
| theocracy | government controlled by the church |
| heretic | dissenter from church beliefs |
| polemic | arguable |
| predilection | a preference |
| tragedy | misfortune or disastrous event |