The Crucible Vocabulary

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Predilection

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Preexisting preference; tendency to favor something

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ingratiating

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delightful; charming; flattering

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Dissembling

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Concealment of real nature or motives; false appearance

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Calumny

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False and malicious statement to harm reputation

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Inculcation

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Teaching or influencing persistently or repeatedly

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Propitiation

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Action to soothe or win over

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licentious

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disregard for convention; unrestrained by law or morality

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ameliorate

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to make or become better or more satisfactory

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bewildered

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completely puzzled or confused

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Base: morally low; without honorable qualities

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Correct Answer