THE CRUCIBLE VOCABULARY Act I & II

PREDILECTION (n.) Preexisting preference Synonym: Partiality

INGRATIATING (adj.) Charming; flattering Synonym: Sycophantic

DISSEMBLING (n.) Concealment of one’s real nature or motives Synonym: Misleading

CALUMNY (n.) False accusation; slander Synonym: defamation

Inculcation (n.) Teaching by repetition and urging Synonym: ingrain/ instill

Propitiation (n.) Action designed to soothe Synonym: calming

Evade (v.) To avoid or escape by deceit or cleverness Synonym: dodge

Paradox (n.) Apparent contradiction Synonym: irony, inconsistency

Vindictive (adj.) Vengeful Synonym: mean, cruel

Defamation (n.) Slander Synonym: insult, smear

Pallor (n.) Paleness

Ameliorate (v.) Make better Synonym: upgrade

Avidly (adv.) Eagerly Synonym: passionately

Base (adj.) Low, mean Synonym: unkind

Deference (n.) Courteous regard or respect Synonym: admiration

Theology (n.) The study of religion Synonym: religious studies or doctrine

Calamity (n.) Disaster Synonym: misfortune, tragedy

Indignant (Adj.) Angry; outraged

Begrudge (v.) To feel ill towards another person Synonym: resent, envy

Evasively (adv.) In a tricky way; not straightforwardly Synonym: misleading