1. Crucible Vocabulary
Act I & II

2. INGRATIATING
ADJ. Charming; flattering
The ingratiating gestures of the woman’s husband made all the other women jealous.

3. PREDILECTION
N. Preexisting preference
Many students start college with a strong predilection for certain subjects.

4. CALUMNY N. False accusation; Slander
The calumny that the vengeful employee resorted to was uncalled for.

5. DISSEMBLE N. Concealment of one’s real nature or motives
The girl knew how to dissemble her parents into believing her lies.

6. INCULCATION V. Teaching by repetition and urging
The employers inculcated various expectations for their workers—long hours, low wages, and rules against complaining.

7. 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.

8. FORMIDABLE Adj. Dreadful; fearful; extremely serious
Slowly, the family began to realize the formidable truth could not be changed.