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The Crucible 17-35
Crucible vocab
19
Language - English
10th Grade
10/22/2009

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paradox
Definition
statement that is seemingly contradictory but nevertheless true
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perverse
Definition
turned away from what is right and good; corrupt
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manifestation
Definition
making evident or certain by showing
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repression
Definition
a put down by force or holding in by self-control
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injunctions
Definition
orders of what to do
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bickering
Definition
insolent or rude quarreling
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dissembling
Definition
hiding under a false face
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apprehension
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suspicion or fear
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propriety
Definition
conformity to what is sociably acceptable in action or speech
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blatant
Definition
completely obvious, outright
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vindictive
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intended to cause anguish or hurt; revengeful
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remiss
Definition
showing neglect
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motif
Definition
recurrent thematic element or image
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trepidation
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timorous, uncertain agitation
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calumny
Definition
rumors meant to damage one's reputation
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titillated
Definition
aroused by stimulation
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ken
Definition
to know (verb) or knowledge (noun)
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diabolism
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having to do with or possession by the devil
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scoff
Definition
show contempt by derisive acts or language
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