The Crucible Vocabulary

Conviction

• to point something out or to present evidence

• a region within a country

• an unshakable belief in something without need for proof

• to make someone suffer or to keep them in bad circumstances

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Persecute

• to point something out or to present evidence

• a region within a country

• an unshakable belief in something without need for proof

• to make someone suffer or to keep them in bad circumstances

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Conjure

• a person who does not acknowledge your god.

• put up with something or somebody unpleasant

• a clique that seeks power usually through intrigue

• summon into action or bring into existence

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

To give reluctantly; to envy one's possessions or employment

• begrudge

• beguile

• confound

• malign

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What does the word 'crucible' mean in the context of a severe test or trial?

• A) A container for melting metals

• B) A severe test or trial

• C) A type of cooking pot

• D) A religious ceremony

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Which word means 'to deceive or trick someone'?

• A) Beguile

• B) Begrudge

• C) Confound

• D) Malign

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the meaning of 'adamant' as used in literature?

• A) Flexible

• B) Unyielding

• C) Soft

• D) Indecisive

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

In 'The Crucible', what does the term 'prodigious' mean?

• A) Small

• B) Insignificant

• C) Enormous

• D) Ordinary

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does 'calumny' refer to in the context of 'The Crucible'?

• A) A truthful statement

• B) A false and malicious accusation

• C) A friendly gesture

• D) A religious ritual

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which word describes a feeling of intense dislike or hatred?

• A) Amity

• B) Animosity

• C) Affection

• D) Altruism

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4