1. THE CRUCIBLE VOCABULARY
Act I & II

2. PREDILECTION
(n.) Preexisting preference
Synonym: Partiality

3. INGRATIATING
(adj.) Charming; flattering
Synonym: Sycophantic

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. Vindictive
(adj.) Vengeful
Synonym: mean, cruel

11. Defamation
(n.) Slander
Synonym: insult, smear

12. Pallor
(n.) Paleness

13. Ameliorate
(v.) Make better
Synonym: upgrade

14. Avidly
(adv.) Eagerly
Synonym: passionately

15. Base
(adj.) Low, mean
Synonym: unkind

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

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

18. Calamity
(n.) Disaster
Synonym: misfortune, tragedy

19. Indignant
(Adj.) Angry; outraged

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

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