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Gettman Crucible Vocabulary
Vocab for Gettman
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Literature
11th Grade
03/01/2010

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abyss
Definition
a bottomless gulf
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ameliorate
Definition
to make better
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antagonist
Definition
a person who opposes
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apparitions
Definition
things that appear unexpectedly
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bewildered
Definition
lost in perplexity
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calumny
Definition
slander
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conjure
Definition
to summon a demon or spirit by magic
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conspiracy
Definition
planning and acting together secretly
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contempt
Definition
feelings and actions directed towards someone who you consider low and inferior
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corroborating
Definition
ascertaining, strengthening
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covenanted
Definition
a binding agreement made by two or more individuals
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crucible
Definition
severe trial or test
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defamation
Definition
slander or libel, attack on reputation
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demonic
Definition
of or like a demon, evil
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deposition
Definition
removal from office, TESTIMONY
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diabolical
Definition
of the Devil
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diametrically
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directly or exactly opposite
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dissembling
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to conceal under a false appearance
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exaltation
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a feeling of excess joy and pride, PRAISE
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fetish
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an object believed by primitive people to have magical powers
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fiend
Definition
evil spirit
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fraud
Definition
deceit or trickery
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guile
Definition
crafty talk of conduct
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inculcation
Definition
to impress upon the mind by frequent repetition
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indictment
Definition
charge or accusation
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iniquity
Definition
unjust act
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Lucifer
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Satan
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malevolence
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wishing evil on others, HATRED
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malign
Definition
to speak evil of someone, EVIL
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mimic
Definition
inclined to copy; IMITATE and RIDICULE
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overture
Definition
introductory offer
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penitence
Definition
shame for having done something wrong
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plaintiff
Definition
brings suit in court, makes complaint
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propitiation
Definition
winning someone's good will
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propriety
Definition
socially-acceptable behavior, SUITABILITY
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prosecutor
Definition
attorney on behalf of the government, conductor of lawsuit
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providence
Definition
guidance of God as one looks to the future
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purged
Definition
cleansed
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puritanical
Definition
strict in morals and religion
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remorseless
Definition
without guilt, PITILESS
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reprieve
Definition
postponement of punishment
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sarcasm
Definition
ironic remark, taunting and sneering
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sorcery
Definition
witchcraft, use of evil over people
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supernatural
Definition
phenomena beyond nature, beyond the norm
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theocracy
Definition
government controlled by a religious group
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theology
Definition
study of God and religious doctrines
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trafficked
Definition
to have dealings with, be a traitor
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trepidation
Definition
fear, trembling movement
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vestry
Definition
room in church where robes are kept
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vindictive
Definition
revengeful in spirit, act of revenge
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vindictive
Definition
revengeful in spirit, act of revenge
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