The Crucible: Act 1 Vocabulary Definitions

trepidation

abstract noun: fear; alarm

inert

adjective: Unable to move

vindictive

adjective: inclined to revenge; vengeful:

formidable

adjective: of great strength; forceful; powerful

Goody

noun: A polite term of address for a woman of humble social standing.

abomination

noun: An action that is vicious, vile and arouses disgust

abyss

noun: a deep, immeasurable space, gulf, or cavity; vast chasm

faction

noun: a small group or clique within a larger group, party, government, organization.

heathen

noun: an unconverted individual who does not acknowledge the God of the Bible; a pagan

paradox

noun: any person, thing, or situation exhibiting an apparently contradictory nature.

dissembling

verb: Pretending with an intention to deceive.

conjured

verb: To call upon or command (a devil or spirit) by invocation or spell.

ail

verb: to be unwell; feel pain; be ill

trafficked

verb: to trade or deal, often in an illegal nature