“The Crucible” Act II Vocabulary
Ameliorate Verb make (something bad or unsatisfactory) better.
Avid Adjective having or showing a keen interest in or enthusiasm for something.
Blasphemy Noun the act or offense of speaking sacrilegiously about God or sacred things; profane talk.
Crone Noun An old woman who is thin and ugly
Flailing Verb/Adjective 1) Swinging wildly
Indignant feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment. (Adjective)
Pallor Noun An unhealthy pale appearance.
Poppet Noun Doll or puppet
Vengeance Noun Punishment given to someone who has done you wrongly. (The act of getting someone back for something)
Wily Adjective Clever, sneaky, cunning