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The Crucible Vocabulary 2

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

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Class
Date
1.

The vocabulary word DISSEMBLING means

a)

to make someone laugh

b)

to lie

c)

show one's true emotions

d)

Hide one's true emotions

2.

The vocabulary word Conjure means

a)

a religious exercise

b)

call upon (a spirit or ghost) to appear, by means of a magic ritual

c)

to start a new job

d)

none of the above

3.

The vocabulary word Vindictive means

a)

to seek forgiveness for a wrong-doing

b)

having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge

c)

to express love through song

d)

call upon (a spirit or ghost) to appear, by means of a magic ritual

4.

The meaning of the vocabulary word PROPRIETY is

a)

the state or quality of conforming to conventionally accepted standards of behavior or morals

b)

the details or rules of behavior conventionally considered to be correct

c)

the condition of being right, appropriate, or fitting.

d)

all of the above

5.

The meaning of the vocabulary word DIAMETRICALLY is

a)

two similar viewpoints

b)

two opposing viewpoints

c)

two opinions deemed correct by society

d)

group thought

6.

The meaning of the vocabulary word DEFAMATION is

a)

the action of damaging the good reputation of someone; slander or libel

b)

the action of promoting the good reputation of someone

c)

the action of making someone famous

d)

the action of denying a falsehood

7.

The meaning of the vocabulary word MALIGN is

a)

loving and peaceful in nature

b)

evil in nature or effect; malevolent

c)

to be magnanimous

d)

to have a malignant tumor

8.

The meaning of the vocabulary word FIEND is

a)

a celestial spirit or angel

b)

a wicked or cruel person; an evil spirit or demon

c)

a person celebrated at a party

d)

a rabid animal

9.

The meaning of the vocabulary word INIQUITY is

a)

moral and upright behavior

b)

behavior appropriate for church; proper

c)

to hide one's feelings

d)

immoral or grossly unfair behavior

10.

The meaning of the vocabulary word MALEVOLENCE is

a)

to be accuse of malpractice

b)

the state or condition of being ill

c)

malice, spite, spitefulness, hostility, hatred, hate, ill will, bitterness; the state or condition of being malevolent

d)

to practice acceptable behavior

11.

The meaning of the vocabulary word CONTEMPT is

a)

the feeling that a person or a thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving scorn

b)

disregard for something that should be taken into account

c)

the offense of being disobedient to or disrespectful of a court of law and its officers

d)

all of the above

12.

The meaning of the vocabulary word PROSECUTOR is

a)

a person, especially a public official, who institutes legal proceedings against someone; a lawyer who conducts the case against a defendant in a criminal court.

b)

a person accused of committing a crime or breaking a law

c)

a lawyer who is assigned to defend a case without pay

d)

a person who is protesting a court decision

13.

The meaning of the vocabulary word DEPOSITION is

a)

the process of filing a formal complaint

b)

the process of testifying in court

c)

the process of lying under oath

d)

the process of giving sworn evidence

14.

The meaning of the vocabulary word PLAINTIFF is

a)

a person who records the words of the court

b)

a person who admits wrongdoing

c)

a person who brings a case against another in a court of law

d)

none of the above

15.

The meaning of the vocabulary word GUILE is

a)

transparent and forthright

b)

sly or cunning intelligence

c)

shy and not inclined to speak

d)

loud; obnoxious in behavior

16.

The meaning of the vocabulary word REPRIEVE is

a)

complete a planned task

b)

abandon or postpone plans to close or put an end to (something)

c)

join a social society

d)

none of the above

17.

The meaning of the vocabulary word INDICTMENT is

a)

a formal dismissal of a serious crime

b)

the action of indicting or being indicted; a formal charge or accusation of a serious crime

c)

an allegation made by another person

d)

to indicate a correct answer

18.

The meaning of the vocabulary word CONSPIRACY is

a)

a job interview

b)

a secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful; the action of plotting or conspiring

c)

the action of planting an explosion

d)

to not cooperate with an arrest warrant

19.

The meaning of the vocabulary word PURGED is

a)

to relinguish a person's right to parent a dependent child

b)

to include all members of a political party; a unified front

c)

remove (a group of people considered undesirable) from an organization; rid (someone or something) of an unwanted quality, condition, or feeling

d)

to be diagnosed with a putrid illness

20.

The meaning of the vocabulary word PENITENCE is

a)

the act of renouncing a theocracy

b)

the inability to show sorrow or regret

c)

he action of hurting ones feelings or showing vindictive, malice behavior

d)

the action of feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong; repentance