The Crucible Vocabulary Flashcards

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Abomination (n)

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An object of disgust, shame, or dislike.

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Conjured (v)

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Invoked unnatural or supernatural forces

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Contention (n)

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Disagreement; a claim made in a debate

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Deference (n)

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Respect towards another’s opinion or interests

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Innate (adj)

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Existing in one from birth; inborn; natural

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Licentious (adj)

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Sexually immoral; lacking moral or ethical restraint

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Manifestation

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A sign, an indication of the existence of something.

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Paradox (n)

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A statement or situation that is contradictory

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Prodigious (adj)

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Impressive in size or amount

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Vindictive (adj)

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Purposely hurtful or vengeful