The Crucible Vocabulary Set 1

Front

What is the meaning of 'sarcasm'?

Back

Sarcasm is the use of irony to mock or convey contempt.

Front

What is an antonym for 'sarcasm'?

Back

Sincerity.

Front

What does the word 'snivel' mean?

Back

To whine or cry with sniffling.

Front

What is a 'pilgrimage'?

Back

A sacred journey.

Front

What does 'formidable' suggest about odds?

Back

The odds were impressive and challenging.

Front

Use 'prodigious' in a sentence.

Back

He had a prodigious appetite, eating three full meals in one sitting.

Front

What is the meaning of 'abomination'?

Back

A thing that causes disgust or hatred.

Front

Define 'faction'.

Back

A small, organized, dissenting group within a larger one.

Front

What does 'conjure' mean?

Back

To call upon a spirit or ghost to appear, or to bring to mind.

Front

What is the meaning of 'irony'?

Back

A contrast between expectation and reality, often used for humorous or emphatic effect.