Vocabulary Check in 'The Crucible Act I'

What is the meaning of the word vindictive?

• Showing indifference towards others

• Having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge.

• Having a strong desire for peace

• Feeling remorseful for past actions

What is a synonym of vindictive?

• revengeful

• forgiving

• malicious

• spiteful

What is an antonym of vindictive?

• merciful

• compassionate

• vengeful

• forgiving

What is the meaning of the word calumny?

• A form of currency used in ancient civilizations.

• False and defamatory statements made to damage someone's reputation.

• A style of dance originating from South America.

• A type of flower commonly found in gardens.

What is a synonym of calumny?

• defamation

• slander

  (meaning: to damage someone's reputation by making a false spoken statement about them.)

• libel

• praise

What is an antonym of calumny?

• libel

• criticism

• praise

• defamation

What is the meaning of the word defamation?

• Defending someone's reputation through false statements or actions.

• Ignoring someone's reputation entirely.

• Damaging someone's reputation through false statements or actions.

• Promoting someone's reputation through true statements or actions.

What is a synonym of defamation?

• praise

• libel

• slander

• accusation

What is an antonym of defamation?

• criticism

• commendation

• disapproval

• praise

Fill in the blank: The act of damaging someone's reputation with false statements is called ________.

• slander

• defamation

• calumny

• libel