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Crucible Vocabulary
Vocabulary for the Cruicible
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English
11th Grade
09/26/2012

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Agape
Definition
With mouth wide open as in wonder or awe
in a state of wonder or amazement
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Beguile
Definition
Attract; caused to be enamored
charm, trick, deceive, or entertain pleasantly
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Blasphemy
Definition
the act of insulting or showing contempt or lack of reverence for God
irreverence; an insult to something held sacred; profanity
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Calumny
Definition
an abusive attack on a person's character or good name
lie, falsehood, slander, slur
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Imperceptible
Definition
impossible or difficult to perceive by the mind or the senses
impossible to see or notice
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Incredulously
Definition
Unbelieving, shocking
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Ingratiating
Definition
Capable of winning favor
Try and make yourself favorable to someone
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Licentious
Definition
lacking legal or moral restraints; especially: disregarding sexual restraints
unrestrained by law, lawless, immoral, lewd, disregarding rules
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predilection
Definition
a strong liking
a partially or disposition in favor of something; a preference
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Theology
Definition
study of God and religion
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