The Crucible Act I Vocabulary

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Predilection

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preexisting preference

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Ingratiating

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Charming; flattering

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evade

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avoid or escape by deceit or cleverness

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Dissembling

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Concealment of one's real nature or motives

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Inculcation

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Teaching by repetition or urging

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calumny

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accusation; slander

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Propitiation

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Action designed to soothe