The Crucible Act III Vocabulary
Parris is a contentious person because he is always on the defensive. 1. Contentious (Adj.): Argumentative Parris is a contentious person because he is always on the defensive. 2. Imperceptible (Adj.): Barely noticeable The beggars of the town were imperceptible until some people needed to blame others.
3. Anonymity (N): The condition of being unknown or unacknowledged Francis wanted to keep the anonymity of those sticking up for him so that they wouldn’t be accused. 3. Anonymity (N): The condition of being unknown or unacknowledged
The accusations of the good people of Salem confounded the community. 4. Effrontery (N): Shameless boldness Abigail demonstrates an incredible amount of effrontery when speaking to Judge Danforth; her words were considered disrespectful to all. 5. Confounded (V): Confused; dismayed The accusations of the good people of Salem confounded the community.
The judges incredulously listened to Proctor’s defense. 6. Incredulously (Adv): Skeptically The judges incredulously listened to Proctor’s defense. 7. Contemptuous (Adj): Showing or expressing disdain; scornful Proctor’s contemptuous outbursts about Parris got him in trouble with the court.