The Crucible Vocabulary Terms, Oct. 1-7

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Conviction

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An unshakable belief in something without need for proof

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Corruption

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Use of a position of trust for dishonest gain

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Hysterical

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Affected by uncontrolled extreme emotion

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Partisan

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A strong supporter of a party, cause, or person

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Calumny

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The making of false, defamatory statements about someone in order to damage their reputation

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Pretense

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An attempt to make something that is not the case appear true

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Exude

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Display an emotion or quality strongly and openly

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Tolerance

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The willingness to tolerate something, in particular the existence of opinions or behaviors that one does not necessarily agree with

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Abide

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Accept or act in accordance with a rule, decision, or recommendation.

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Pursuit

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The act of trying to achieve a plan or situation, usually over a long period of time