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The Crucible
Vocabulary words and character descriptions
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English
10th Grade
03/27/2012

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Innate
Definition
existing in one from birth
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antagonistic
Definition
To be like an active opponet/ hostile/ unfriendly
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abominations
Definition
to loath intensely
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vindictive
Definition
strongly inclined to revenge ; showing revengeful spirit
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heathen
Definition
an irreligious or uncivilized person
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injunctions
Definition
a command or order requiring a person to refrain from doing a particular act
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conjured
Definition
to summon the devil
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citadel
Definition
a fortress for defending a city; church
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faction
Definition
a group or clique within large group or organization
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demonic
Definition
inspired as if by a demon
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prodigious
Definition
abnormal; monstrous
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defamation
Definition
false or unjustified injury of the good reputation of another
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manifestation
Definition
public demonstration as for political effect
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contention
Definition
a point contended for or affirmed in controversy
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trepidation
Definition
fear; alarm
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scouge
Definition
critisize; chastize severely
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mass hysteria
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Everyone crazy
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mob mentality
Definition
Everyone thinking on same page
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Year of Salem Witch Trials?
Definition
1692
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Life in Salem?
Definition
Currently under British rule. Awaiting new govenor. STRESSFUL
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Difference between Salem town and Salem Village
Definition

Salem village full of poor farmers.

Salem town more prosperous with wealthy merchants.

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Cotton mather
Definition
Boston Minister
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Anne Putnam
Definition
One of afflicted girls, accused 62 people then confessed role in trials
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Tituba
Definition
Slave who lived w samuel parris, confessed being witch
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Sarah Good
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An old beggar who did not fit in puitan village

 

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John proctor
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Wealthy farmer, Him and wife accused, he was hanged she not
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