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Crucible Vocab List 1
A list of vocab that appear in The Crucible
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English
11th Grade
04/21/2015

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Abrogation (n.)
Definition
the repeal or elimination of a law or right.
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Anarchy (n.)
Definition
A state of disorder due to absence or non-recognition of authority.
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Bemused (adj.)
Definition
Puzzled, confused, or bewildered.
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Calumny (n.)
Definition
The making of false and defamatory statements in order to damage someone's reputation; slander.
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Capitalist (adj.)
Definition
The act of using money to invest in trade and industry for profit.
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Contiguous (adj.)
Definition
Sharing a common border.
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Cosmology (n.)
Definition
The science of the origin and development of the universe.
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Covenanted (adj.)
Definition
Connected through an agreement of commitment between God and his people.
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Crucible (n.)
Definition
A ceramic or metal container in which metals or other substances may be melted or subjected to very high temperatures; a place or occasion of severer test or trial, a place or situation in which different elements interact to produce something new.
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Defamation (n.)
Definition
Damage the good reputation of a person; slander.
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Diabolism (n.)
Definition
Worship of the devil.
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Enthralled (v.)
Definition
Captured the fascinated attention of.
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Inculcation (n.)
Definition
The installation of an attitude, idea or habit through repetition.
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Inferentially (adv.)
Definition
A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning.
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Ingratiating (adj.)
Definition
Intended to gain approval or favor.
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Malign/malignant (v.)/(adj.)
Definition
Evil in nature.
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Manifestation (n.)
Definition
An event, action or object that clearly shows or embodies something.
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Prodigious (adj.)
Definition
Remarkably or impressively great in extent, size or degree.
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Succubi (n.)
Definition
A female demon believed to have sexual intercourse with sleeping men.
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Theocracy (n.)
Definition
A system of government that rules in the name of God.
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