The Crucible Unit 1 Vocabulary

Which word from the vocabulary set suggests a lack of respect or reverence for something?

• Ameliorate

• Callous

• Deference

• Blasphemy

What does the word "Ameliorate" mean?

• To make something worse

• To make something bad or unsatisfactory better; to improve

• To show disrespect for God or sacred things

• To feel or show no sympathy for others

What is the meaning of "Blasphemy"?

• Deeply religious

• A preference or special liking for something

• Speaking or acting in a way that shows disrespect for God or sacred things

• Humble submission and respect

What does "Callous" imply?

• Feeling or showing sympathy for the pain of others

• Feeling or showing no sympathy for the pain of others; insensitive or cruel

• Making something appear by magic

• Deeply religious

What is the difference between "Conjure" and "Summon"?

• Conjure means to make something appear by magic, whereas summon means to call on someone to be present.

• Conjure means to call on someone to be present, whereas summon means to make something appear by magic.

• Both words mean to make something appear, but there is no difference in their use.

• Both words mean to call on someone to be present, but conjure is a more formal term.

How is "Pious" different from "Reverent"?

• Pious specifies someone who is devoutly religious, whereas reverent is less specific and describes someone feeling or showing deep respect, but not necessarily towards a religion or God.

• Pious means feeling or showing deep respect, whereas reverent means being devoutly religious.

• Pious and reverent both mean the same thing with no difference in meaning.

• Pious means having a preference for something, whereas reverent means showing deep respect.

What is the meaning of "Predilection"?

• A preference or special liking for something

• A feeling of admiration and respect

• To cause harm or evil

• Deeply religious

What does "Restitution" imply compared to "Remorse"?

• Restitution means feeling sorry for a fault or mistake, whereas remorse means returning something to a former state.

• Restitution means returning something to a former state, but remorse implies that the returned item was lost, stolen or destroyed at the fault of someone else.

• Restitution and remorse both relate to returning something to a former state with no difference in meaning.

• Restitution means to make amends by paying money, whereas remorse means feeling deep regret for a wrongdoing.