Vocabulary Flashcards The crucible Act 2-4

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callously

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in a manner of feeling or showing no emotion

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immaculate

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spotlessly clean

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gait

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pace; a manner or rate of movement or progress

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imperceptible

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extremely slight, gradual, or subtle

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befuddled

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muddled, stupefied, confused

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retaliation

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returning like for like; vengeance for an injury

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adamant

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unyielding; unshakable or immovable especially in opposition

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sibilance

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a hissing sound

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strongbox

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locked box for keeping valuables

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gibbet

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gallows; an upright post with a projecting arm for hanging the bodies of executed criminals