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
