Crucible Act 3 Vocabulary

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contention

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A point asserted as part of an argument

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vile

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Morally reprehensible

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deceive

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Cause someone to believe an untruth

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deposition

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A pretrial interrogation of a witness

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vague

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Not clearly understood or expressed

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instruct

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Impart skills or knowledge to

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perjury

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Criminal offense of making false statements under oath

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apparition

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A ghostly appearing figure

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manifest

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Reveal its presence or make an appearance

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guile

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Shrewdness as demonstrated by being skilled in deception