The Crucible Act I & II Vocabulary

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Quaking

Back

shake or tremble

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Paradox

Back

self-contradicting statement

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Deference

Back

humble submission or respect

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Propriety

Back

state or quality of conforming to conventionally accepted standards of behavior

Front

Theocracy

Back

system of government in which priests rule

Front

Hysteria

Back

exaggerated or uncontrollable emotion or excitement

Front

Crucible

Back

a severe test or trial

Front

Abomination

Back

something that causes disgust or hatred

Front

Contempt

Back

the feeling that a person or a thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving scorn

Front

Inquisition

Back

a period of prolonged and intensive questioning or investigation