The Crucible Vocabulary
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 ideology | (n.) a manner or the content of thinking characteristic of an individual, group, or culture. |
| paradox | (n.) a statement that is seemingly contradictory or opposed to common sense and yet is perhaps true. |
| theocracy | (n.) gov't of a state by immediate divine guidance or by church officials. |
| dissembling | (adj.) concealing the facts; hiding under false pretense. |
| heathen | (adj.) an uncivilized or irreligious person. |
| faction | (n.) a group of persons forming a cohesive, usually contentious minority within a larger group. |
| abomination | (n.) source of utter disgust or intense dislike; hateful, disgusting actions. |
| deference | (n.) respect and esteem due a superior or an elder. |
| providence | (n.) event guided by God or divine leadership. |
| ail | (v.) suffer ill health |
| dwindling | (adj.) steadily lessening. |
| vindictive | (adj.) disposed to seek revenge. |
| smirch | (v.) to discredit or disgrace. |
| corroborate | (v.) support with evidence or authority. |
| abyss | (n) an immeasurebly deep gulf or great space. |
| formidable | (adj.) dreadful; fearful; extremely serious. |
| partisan | (n.) member of a party, faction, or cause. |
| inert | (adj.) motionless; inactive |
| notorious | (adj.) widely and unfavorble known. |
| exude | (v.)to spread out in all directions; to project or display conspicuously or abundantly; radiate. |
| contiguous | (adj.) touching along a boundary or at a point. |
| fathom | (v.) to understand |
| anarchy | (n.) a state of lawlessness or political disorder due to the absence of governmental authority. |
| avidly | (adv.) eagerly |
| blanch | (v.) become ashen or pale. |
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