Crucible Vocabulary

Provide the definition or meaning of the word: Ideology.

• A system of ideas and ideals, especially one that forms the basis of economic or political theory and policy.

• A type of government ruled by a single individual.

• A scientific method for conducting experiments.

• A physical law describing motion.

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Provide the definition or meaning of the word: Fanatic.

• A person filled with excessive and single-minded zeal, especially for an extreme religious or political cause. A person who enjoys collecting rare objects as a hobby.

• A person who is indifferent to all beliefs and causes.

• A person filled with excessive and single-minded zeal, especially for an extreme religious or political cause.

• A person who is skilled in multiple languages.

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Provide the definition or meaning of the word: Vain.

• Having or showing an excessively high opinion of one's appearance, abilities, or worth.

• Lacking the ability to make decisions quickly.

• Being generous and kind to others.

• Having a strong desire to learn new things.

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Provide the definition or meaning of the word: Paradox.

• A historical event that changed the world.

• A type of poem with a fixed rhyme scheme.

• A mathematical equation with no solution.

• A statement that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth.

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Provide the definition or meaning of the word: Faction.

• A type of government ruled by a single leader.

• A large, unified group with no internal disagreements.

• A small, organized, dissenting group within a larger one, especially in politics.

• A peaceful agreement between two countries.

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Provide the definition or meaning of the word: Afflicted.

• To make something more beautiful or attractive.

• (Of a problem or illness) cause pain or suffering to; affect or trouble.

• To move quickly and lightly.

• To explain something in detail.

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Provide the definition or meaning of the word: Abomination.

• A pleasant surprise.

• A type of ancient building.

• A thing that causes disgust or hatred.

• A rare gemstone.

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Provide the definition or meaning of the word: Deference.

• Extreme anger or rage.

• Lack of interest or concern.

• Humble submission and respect.

• A state of confusion or disorder.

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Provide the definition or meaning of the word: Vindictive.

• Having a cheerful and optimistic attitude.

• Being forgiving and merciful in all situations.

• Showing a lack of interest or concern.

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

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Provide the definition or meaning of the word: Corroborate.

• To remove or take away something.

• To criticize harshly or severely.

• To make something less severe or intense.

• Confirm or give support to (a statement, theory, or finding).

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

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