Vocabulary • Ch 1 - The Crucible • Context Clues

The judge will condemn the criminal to life in prison.

 

What does the word 'condemn' mean?

• Someone who is very smart

• To give evidence or speak the truth

• To say the opposite of something

• To say something or someone is bad

The researchers will establish a new research center to further their studies.

 

What does the word 'establish' mean?

• Used to show contrast or contradiction

• To argue or disagree about something

• To give evidence or speak the truth

• To start or create something officially

The magician will attempt to conjure a rabbit out of a hat during his performance.

 

What does the word 'conjure' mean?

• Nevertheless or in spite of that

• To make something appear or happen

• To argue or compete with someone

• Pretending or acting like something is true

The company was found guilty of engaging in fraudulent activities.

 

What does the word 'fraudulent' mean?

• Used to show contrast or contradiction

• Pretending or acting like something is true

• Dishonest or deceitful behavior or actions

• A reason or permission for something

They engaged in a heated dispute over who was to blame for the accident.

 

What does the word 'dispute' mean?

• To seek revenge or punishment for something

• Nevertheless or in spite of that

• To argue or disagree about something

• A smart person who loves learning

He sought vengeance against those who had wronged him.

 

What does the word 'vengeance' mean?

• A reason or permission for something

• To limit or restrict someone or something

• To seek revenge or punishment for something

• Someone who is very smart

She maintained a pretense of confidence, even though she was nervous.

 

What does the word 'pretense' mean?

• To say something or someone is bad

• To argue or disagree about something

• To limit or restrict someone or something

• Pretending or acting like something is true

She denied the accusations, contradicting her earlier statement.

 

What does the word 'contradict' mean?

• To cause someone to suffer or be in pain

• To say the opposite of something

• A group of people with similar beliefs

• Someone who is very smart

The evidence presented in court was not sufficient to warrant a conviction.

 

What does the word 'warrant' mean?

• To argue or disagree about something

• To give evidence or speak the truth

• A reason or permission for something

• Someone who is very smart

The judge held the defendant in contempt of court for his disrespectful behavior.

 

What does the word 'contempt' mean?

• Dishonest or deceitful behavior or actions

• To give evidence or speak the truth

• Feeling of strong dislike or disrespect

• To limit or restrict movement or action