Act 1 Crucible Vocabulary

What does the term "Dissembling" mean?

• A measured out and defined area of land

• Concealing the facts; hiding under a false pretense

• To help settle a dispute/argument

• Offensive way of calling someone a non-Christian

What is "Defamation"?

• Wretched, evil conduct

• A shy or timid manner of walking

• Slander; false charges designed to damage a reputation

• Treating wrongfully or betraying someone

Which word describes "wretched, evil conduct"?

• Notorious

• Villany

• Quaking

• Arbitrate

What does "Notorious" mean?

• Called upon by magic or witchcraft

• Famous or well-known for being bad or evil

• Hateful, disgusting actions

• A measured out and defined area of land

What does "Conjured" refer to?

• Offensive way of calling someone a non-Christian

• Called upon by magic or witchcraft

• To treat wrongfully or betray someone

• To walk in a shy or timid manner

What are "Abominations"?

• Hateful, disgusting actions

• Concealing the facts; hiding under a false pretense

• A measured out and defined area of land

• Wretched, evil conduct

What does it mean to "Arbitrate"?

• To walk in a shy or timid manner

• To help settle a dispute/argument

• To tremble, shuddering with fear

• Offensive way of calling someone a non-Christian

What does the phrase "Break charity with" mean?

• To help settle a dispute/argument

• To treat wrongfully or betray someone

• To walk in a shy or timid manner

• To tremble, shuddering with fear

What is a "Tract" in the context of this vocabulary?

• A shy or timid manner of walking

• A measured out and defined area of land

• Offensive way of calling someone a non-Christian

• Wretched, evil conduct

What does "Quaking" mean?

• To walk in a shy or timid manner

• To help settle a dispute/argument

• To tremble, shuddering with fear

• Hateful, disgusting actions