The crucible Act 2 vocab flashcard

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Gingerly

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to be very careful.

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Avidly

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Wanting something very much or very eager.

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Calamity

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Event causing great harm and suffering

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Reprimand

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Speak angrily to someone for wrongdoing

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Ineptly

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lacking skill or ability

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Ameliorate

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to make (something, such as a problem) better, less painful

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Poppet

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Term of endearment for a child

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Proportionate

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Corresponding in size or amount to something else

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Deference

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Showing respect in behavior

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Bewildered

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to confuse (someone) very much