The Crucible Act 1 Vocabulary Practice

What does the word 'inert' mean?

• Moving quickly

• Not moving or unable to move

• Having strong determination

• Giving resentfully

What is the derogatory meaning of the word 'heathen'?

• Someone who belongs to a particular religion

• Someone who is very religious

• Someone who does not belong to a particular religion

• Someone who is open-minded

What does the word 'resolved' mean?

• Having strong determination

• Moving quickly

• Not moving or unable to move

• Giving resentfully

What does it mean to 'begrudge' something?

• Give generously

• Give resentfully

• Give without question

• Give in advance

What is a 'precaution'?

• A measure taken in advance to prevent something dangerous

• A measure taken after something dangerous has happened

• A measure taken to cause danger

• A measure taken to avoid danger

What does the word 'contention' mean?

• A heated disagreement

• A peaceful agreement

• A strong determination

• A false display of intentions

What does it mean to be 'undone'?

• Ruined by a disastrous or devastating setback

• Achieving success

• Moving quickly

• Giving resentfully

What does it mean to be 'subservient'?

• Prepared to obey others without question

• Prepared to question others without obeying

• Prepared to lead others without question

• Prepared to follow others without question

What does the word 'naive' mean?

• A person who shows lack of experience or knowledge

• A person who is very experienced and knowledgeable

• A person who is open-minded

• A person who is determined

What does 'pretense' refer to?

• A false display of intentions

• A true display of intentions

• A strong determination

• A peaceful agreement