1. The Crucible Act 2 Vocab Pallor (n) extreme paleness
Perplexed (adj) bewildered; puzzled; confused
Indignant (adj) filled with an anger aroused by something unjust or unworthy
Avidly (adv) enthusiastically
Lechery (n) promiscuity
Base (n) having low moral standards; contemptible; inferior
Ineptly (adv) awkwardly
Menacingly (adv) threateningly

2. Blasphemy (n) an irreverent act or utterance concerning religion
Tainted (v) having a moral defect; infected
Poppet (n) small doll
Ameliorate (v) to make better or more tolerable
Crone (n) a withered old woman
Sarcastically (adv) in a scornful, mocking or derisive manner
Wily (adj) crafty; cunning

3. Flailing (v) searching in frustration
Daft (adj) mad; insane
Suspicion (n) a state of mental uneasiness and uncertainty
Gingerly (adv) cautiously
Theology (n) the study of religion
Magistrate (n.) one in charge of court
Marvel (n.) something spectacular
Contempt (n.) feeling of dislike; disobedience
Deference (n.) respect; submission

4. Pious (adj.) – very religious
Mongrel (n.) – dog (typically used in an insulting manner)
Providence (n.) – an act of spiritual power