Set: The Crucible vocabulary

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crucible [n.]1) a cessel used for melting metal, and therefore able to withstand high temperatures, 2) a severe or serious test
paradox [n.] a seemingly contradictory statement that may nonetheless be true; an ironic thing, or statement.
witch hunt [n.] 1) in Puritan times, a search for supposed witches within the community; 2) today, a political campaign launched on the pretext of investigating activities subversive to the state.
formidable [adj.] awesome, strong, imposing, impressive, possibly inspiring fear or dread
iniquity [n.] wickedness, sin
prodigious [adj.] 1) impressively huge, enormous; 2) extraordinary, marvelous
persecute [v.] to oppress or harass; to treat badly
contentious [adj.] argumentative, seeking and enjoying disagreement
vindictive [adj.] vengeful, determined to get back at others for perceived wrongs
providence [n.] good fortune, God's care {Puritans believed that as "chosen people" they were in God's special care or Providence.}

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Terms 10
Creator Nikki
Created April 21, 2006
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Tags english2, dubravac
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these are the words to be tested on, so it's not all the words on the sheets ms. dubravac gives us.

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  1. vindictive → [adj.] vengeful, determined to get back at others for perceived wrongs - 3 misses
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  3. crucible → [n.]1) a cessel used for melting metal, and therefore able to withstand high temperatures, 2) a severe or serious test - 1 miss
  4. formidable → [adj.] awesome, strong, imposing, impressive, possibly inspiring fear or dread - 1 miss
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