Details Title: A. Miller's Crucible Vocab. Description: Vocabulary words for the story the Crucible. Total Flash Cards: 20 Created: 09/25/2008 13:28:34		New Users: To study from this flashcard set, or to create your own your own study flash cards, REGISTER HERE. Existing Users: CLICK HERE. Additional Literature Flashcards
Cards in this set: Term to quake Definition -verb-   -to uncontrollably shake from or instability Term parochial Definition -Adj.-   limited in range or scope: narrow-minded or provincial in view Term orthodox Definition -Adj-   conforming rigidly to established standards, rules, or and views Term wily Definition -Adj.-   cunning, crafty, clever Term Placid Definition -Adj.-   peaceful, clam, serene, tranquil  Term Predilrction Definition -noun-   a perference or like Term sectarian Definition -noun-   a member of a sect or groupthat has split away from another group because of its extreme or rigidly narrow beliefs;   -Adj.-   narrow-minded or rigidly orthodox Term savory Definition -Adj.-   Palatable and appetizing   Term prudent Definition -adj.-   wise and careful about practical matters: cautios, discreet, rational Term vindictive Definition -adj.-   revengeful, spiteful Term to resurge Definition -verb-   to rise up; to again become active; to renew or restore vigorous earlier activity Term partisan Definition -noun-   one who exhibits extreme, almost blind allegiance to a group, cause, or belief; adisciple, follower, or zealot Term prodigious Definition extraordinary in degree, importance, bluk, or quantity; great in size; enormous Term to reproach Definition to blame for something: to disgrace; to admonish, rebuke, or chastise Term pallor Definition -adj-   extreme paleness usuallyrelating to the face Term sublime Definition -Adj.-   noble, uplifting, superb, exalted; almost heavenly or other-worldly Term Paradoxieal Definition -adj.-   Something that appears false or contradictory but is actually correct Term to rescind Definition -verb-   to cancel, stop or take back Term propriety Definition -noun-   correct, proper, and moral conduct; state of being mannerly and decorous Term trepidation Definition -noun-   state of being in fear: trembling or agitation