Crucible Vocab Act 3 and 4
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jaredpfeffer on February 24, 2010
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 affidavit | written declaration made under oath before an authorized officer |
| deposition | sworn written statement made infront of a legal official |
| imperceptible | impossible to perceive; gradual or subtle |
| befuddled | confused, disoriented |
| plaintiff | one who begins a lawsuit by bringing a legal action against another |
| immaculate | free from fault or blemish; spotlessly clean |
| probity | integrity; honesty |
| gait | manner of walking or running |
| callously | hardened or unfeeling |
| incredulously | doubting or skeptical |
| presently | at this time or period |
| gaunt | very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold |
| agape | in surprise |
| gibbet | the gallows; post for hanging criminals |
| conciliatory | overcoming animosity or hostility; eager to make peace |
| beguile | to deceive |
| floundering | acting clumsily or awkwardly |
| reprieve | a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort or punishment |
| adamant | not capable of being swayed or diverted from a course; unyielding |
| cleave | stick; adhere; cling; be faithful |
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