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A. Miller's Crucible Vocab.
Vocabulary words for the story the Crucible.
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Literature
11th Grade
09/25/2008

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to quake
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-verb-

 

-to uncontrollably shake from or instability

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parochial
Definition

-Adj.-

 

limited in range or scope: narrow-minded or provincial in view

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orthodox
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-Adj-

 

conforming rigidly to established standards, rules, or and views

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wily
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-Adj.-

 

cunning, crafty, clever

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Placid
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-Adj.-

 

peaceful, clam, serene, tranquil 

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Predilrction
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-noun-

 

a perference or like

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sectarian
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-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

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savory
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-Adj.-

 

Palatable and appetizing

 

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prudent
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-adj.-

 

wise and careful about practical matters: cautios, discreet, rational

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vindictive
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-adj.-

 

revengeful, spiteful

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to resurge
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-verb-

 

to rise up; to again become active; to renew or restore vigorous earlier activity

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partisan
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-noun-

 

one who exhibits extreme, almost blind allegiance to a group, cause, or belief; adisciple, follower, or zealot

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prodigious
Definition
extraordinary in degree, importance, bluk, or quantity; great in size; enormous
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to reproach
Definition
to blame for something: to disgrace; to admonish, rebuke, or chastise
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pallor
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-adj-

 

extreme paleness usuallyrelating to the face

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sublime
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-Adj.-

 

noble, uplifting, superb, exalted; almost heavenly or other-worldly

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Paradoxieal
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-adj.-

 

Something that appears false or contradictory but is actually correct

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to rescind
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-verb-

 

to cancel, stop or take back

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propriety
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-noun-

 

correct, proper, and moral conduct; state of being mannerly and decorous

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trepidation
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-noun-

 

state of being in fear: trembling or agitation

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