The Crucible Act One
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 dispute | an argument; a quarrel |
| condemn | to express strong disapproval of; denounce, judge |
| intimation | a slight suggestion or vague understanding; hint |
| magistrate | law officer or judge |
| reverend | a title of respect for a clergyman |
| ail | to cause sickness, pain or trouble |
| contradict | v. to assert the opposite of (a statement) |
| diabolical | devilish; wicked or evil |
| hostile | characterized by enmity or ill will |
| hypocrite | a person who pretends to be what he or she is not |
| paradox | a seemingly contradictory statement that may nonetheless be true |
| persecute | to treat cruelly or harshly because of political, religious, or other differences |
| anarchy | a state of lawlessness and disorder (usually resulting from a failure of government) |
| conceal | to keep something or someone from being seen or known; to hide |
| bewilder | (v.) to puzzle completely, confuse |
| conjure | to summon or bring into being as if by magic |
| delusion | a mistaken or unfounded opinion or idea |
| malign | v., to speak evil of, slander; (adj., evil) |
| perverse | (adj) inclined to go against what is expected, stubborn, contrary |
| scrutinize | To examine closely |
| prudent | careful and sensible; showing good sense |
| ecstatic | feeling great rapture or delight; overjoyed |
| faction | a group or clique within a larger group, party, or government |
| hypocrisy | the pretense of having virtues or beliefs that one does not really have |
| scoff | to mock; to ridicule |
| sect | a relatively small group that has broken away from an established denomination (religious group) |
| theology | a particular system or school of religious beliefs and teachings |
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