Crucible Vocabulary Act I & II
INGRATIATING ADJ. Charming; flattering The ingratiating gestures of the woman’s husband made all the other women jealous.
PREDILECTION N. Preexisting preference Many students start college with a strong predilection for certain subjects.
CALUMNY N. False accusation; Slander The calumny that the vengeful employee resorted to was uncalled for.
DISSEMBLE N. Concealment of one’s real nature or motives The girl knew how to dissemble her parents into believing her lies.
INCULCATION V. Teaching by repetition and urging The employers inculcated various expectations for their workers—long hours, low wages, and rules against complaining.
EXALTATION N. The elevation of person (as to the status of a god) Celebrities often find their towering exaltation reflected in the faces of their fans.
FORMIDABLE Adj. Dreadful; fearful; extremely serious Slowly, the family began to realize the formidable truth could not be changed.