The Crucible Vocabulary Terms, Oct. 1-7

Conviction

• A strong feeling of doubt about something

• An unshakable belief in something without need for proof

• A temporary opinion that can change easily

• A belief based on evidence and reasoning

Corruption

• Use of a position of trust for dishonest gain

• A method of promoting transparency in governance

• A process of ensuring fair competition

• An act of charitable giving

Calculated

• Determined by reasoning, experience, or common sense; reckon or judge

• A mathematical operation involving numbers

• A random guess without any basis

• An estimate based on incomplete information

Hysterical

• A state of calmness and composure

• Affected by uncontrolled extreme emotion

• A feeling of intense happiness

• A condition of being overly rational

Exaltation

• A feeling or state of extreme happiness

• A state of deep sadness

• A condition of extreme fatigue

• A moment of intense anger

Enrapture

• To give intense pleasure or joy to.

• To cause confusion or chaos.

• To create a sense of boredom.

• To provide a feeling of sadness.

Pursuit

• The act of trying to achieve a plan or situation, usually over a long period of time

• A quick and sudden action to catch something

• A method of relaxation and leisure activities

• An intense competition between two or more parties

Partisan

• A strong supporter of a party, cause, or person

• A neutral observer in political matters

• A person who avoids political discussions

• An independent thinker who rejects all parties

Afflict

• Cause physical pain or suffering in

• Provide comfort and relief

• Enhance physical well-being

• Promote happiness and joy

Abide

• Accept or act in accordance with a rule, decision, or recommendation.

• Ignore rules and decisions.

• Act against recommendations.

• Follow only personal beliefs.