The Crucible Vocab Review Hamlett English III
Crucible Vocab Jeopardy Definitions What word is it? Fill in the Blank What does it mean? Complete the Sentence $100 $200 $300 $400 $500
a small doll
poppet
hints
intimations
DAILY DOUBLE!!! awkward confusion; struggling
floundering
hateful or disgusting actions
abominations
a severe test
crucible
chaos; lawlessness
anarchy
draw away; shake in fear
quail
slander/defamation
calumny
secret group; clique
faction
DAILY DOUBLE!!! pretending
dissembling
The lawyers handled the cases The lawyers handled the cases , and their clients were unjustly convicted.
ineptly
It is obvious that the witch trials were It is obvious that the witch trials were and that the rights of those on trial were violated.
tainted
The preacher took part in the trials, very eager to rid their society of witches.
avidly
Months in jail left the prisoners Months in jail left the prisoners and pale, looking as if they had been seriously ill.
gaunt
Puritans despised behavior and strove to be pure and holy people.
licentious
subservient
obedient, submissive
DAILY DOUBLE!!! imperceptible
not noticeable
canny, wily
Cunning, crafty
cleave
cling
disputation
argument
The of depression he felt was so deep that he couldn’t seem to pull himself out of it.
abyss
Daily Double! Once the boy’s room was , his mother lifted his punishment and allowed him to go out.
immcaulate
The minister in Puritan days had The minister in Puritan days had influence, and most people of the community would follow his lead.
prodigious
He prided himself on his and always told the truth.
probity
DAILY DOUBLE!!! John Proctor is about his innocence to the point of tearing up his confession in favor of hanging.
adament
Why did Arthur Miller select crucible for the title of the play? Final Jeopardy Why did Arthur Miller select crucible for the title of the play?