The Crucible: Vocabulary Quiz Act 1-4

What does the word "Vindictive" mean?

• Making peace

• Intense desire for revenge

• Strong disapproval

• Shameless boldness

What is the meaning of "Calumny"?

• Debate or argument

• False statements with intent to harm

• Unjust injury to reputation

• Without sympathy

What does "Defamation" refer to?

• Relentless cruelty

• Unjust injury to someone's good reputation

• Making peace

• Very strong disapproval

What is the meaning of "Condemnation"?

• Debate or argument

• Making peace

• Very strong disapproval

• Shameless boldness

Who are "Magistrates"?

• Officials with some powers of a judge

• People who make false statements

• Individuals who are relentless and cruel

• Persons who are unyielding

What are "Proceedings" in the context of this vocabulary list?

• Events in a court of law

• Making peace

• Debate or argument

• Strong disapproval

What does "Remorseless" mean?

• Intended to make peace

• Without sympathy

• Relentless; cruel

• Very strong disapproval

What does "Effrontery" mean?

• Shameless boldness

• Intense desire for revenge

• Making false statements

• Debate or argument

How is "Callously" used to describe someone's behavior?

• Without sympathy; coldly

• With intense desire for revenge

• With strong disapproval

• With shameless boldness

What does "Conciliatory" mean?

• In a manner intended to make peace

• With strong disapproval

• Without sympathy

• With shameless boldness