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Crucible Vocab
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English
10th Grade
03/21/2006

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inert
Definition
without power to move, act, or resist
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homage
Definition
anything given or done to show reverence, honor, or respect
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innate
Definition
possesed at birth rather than acquired
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theocracy
Definition
government by a person or persons claiming to rule with divine authority
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dissemble
Definition
to conceal under a false appearance; disguise
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deference
Definition
courteous yielding to the opinion or wishes of another
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vindictive
Definition
inclined to seek revenge
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psalm
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a sacred song or poem; hymn
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trepidation
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a state of alarm or dread; a trembling
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inculcate
Definition
to teach by repetition
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licentious
Definition
lacking moral discipline or sexual restraint
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ordain
Definition
confer holy orders upon
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calamity
Definition
extreme misfortune bringing great loss and sorrow; disaster
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blasphemy
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any remark or action held to be disrespectful toward God or anything divine
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affidavit
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a written declaration made under oath
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deposition
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testimony under oath
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plaintiff
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a person who brings a suit into a court of law
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perjury
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the willful telling of a lie while under lawful oath
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harlot
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a whore; a prostitute
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indictment
Definition
a formal written accusation of a crime
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