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exam-the crucible matching
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English
11th Grade
03/03/2007

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poppet
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vudu doll
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demonic
Definition
possessed by a demon, demon-like qualities
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blink
Definition
ignore, overlook
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lechery
Definition
inordinate indulgence of sexual activity
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allegory
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the expression by means of symbolic fictional figures and acts of truths of generalizations about human existance
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hypocrisy
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to be what one is not or to believe what one does not
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blasphemy
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the act of insulting or showing contempt or lack of reverence for god
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vindictive
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intended for or involving revenge
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opened
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truthful, honest, telling all
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deposition
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the act of disposing, getting rid of
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gaunt
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thin, and boney, emaciated
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melancholy
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sad
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incubus
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evil spirit tht lies on ppl when they sleep
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contentious
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given to satisfaction
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vengeance
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with a great force or venemence, to an extreme or excessive degree
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antagonistic
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acting in opposition; opposing, esp. mutually.
hostile; unfriendly
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leech
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a person who clings to another for personal gain, esp. without giving anything in return, and usually with the implication or effect of exhausting the other's resources; parasite.
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pillory
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a wooden framework erected on a post, with holes for securing the head and hands, formerly used to expose an offender to public derision.

to expose to public derision, ridicule, or abuse
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monomaniacal
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a psychosis characterized by thoughts confined to one idea or group of ideas.
an inordinate or obsessive zeal for or interest in a single thing, idea, subject, or the like
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peevish
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cross, querulous, or fretful, as from vexation or discontent:

showing annoyance, irritation, or bad mood
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vigil
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a watch or a period of watchful attention maintained at night or at other times:

wakefulness maintained for any reason during the normal hours for sleeping
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congenial
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agreeable, suitable, or pleasing in nature or character

suited or adapted in spirit, feeling, temper
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Danforth
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last word, head priest, stubborn

rep-authority
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Hale
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learned bout witchcraft, read, has feeling of who is guilty n who is not

rep-scholarship
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Proctor
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rips up paper, has affiar w/ abigail

rep-free thinking as well as giles
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Mart warren
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not strong minded, goes long w/ whoever seems in charge at time

rep-hysteria
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abigail
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wants 2 kill elizabeth to get john

rep-vindictiveness
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Parris
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harvard graduate, abigail's uncle
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