Crucible Vocab 1 & 2 Word Scramble
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| Term | Definition |
| quaking | to shake or tremble, as from shock, internal convulsion, or instability |
| dissembling | to give a false or misleading appearance |
| propriety | appropriateness to the purpose or circumstances; rightness |
| conjured | to call upon or command by invocation or spell |
| faction | a group or clique within a larger group |
| abominations | a vile, shameful, or detestable act |
| gibberish | meaningless or unintelligible talk |
| sniveling | weeping or crying with sniffling |
| deference | respectful or courteous regard |
| ails | to be unwell; feel pain; be ill |
| naught | nothing |
| demonic | inspired as if by demon; devilish |
| abyss | a deep, immeasurable space, a bottomless pit |
| intimations | to make known; announce |
| formidable | very difficult or discouraging based on strength, size, difficulty; intimidating |
| trepidation | tremulous fear or alarm |
| subservient | subordinate; submissive; acting minor to a superior |
| inert | having no power of action or motion |
| titillated | to excite; tempt or tease |
| notorious | widely and unfavorable known |
| prodigious | extraordinary in size, amount, extent, degree |
| canny | skilled; expert; shrewd |
| defers | to put off action; delay |
| fathom | comprehend; understand |
| defamation | false or unjustified injury of the good reputation; slander |
| anarchy | a state of disorder due to the absence of government |
| avidly | showing great enthusiasm for or interest |
| licentious | unrestrained by law or general morality; lawless; immoral |
| evade | to avoid; to get around by trickery |
| pallor | unusual or extreme paleness, as from fear or illness |
| ameliorate | to make or become better, more bearable |
| indignant | feeling, characterize by, or expressing strong displeasure |
| crone | a withered, witchlike old woman |
| wily | crafty; cunning |
| tainted | a trace of something bad, offensive, or harmful; stained with corruption |
| quail | to lose heart or courage in difficulty or danger; shrink with fear |
| ineptly | without skill; generally awkward or clumsy |
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