WorksheetsThe Crucible: Act Two Vocab Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What does the word 'ameliorate' mean?
to make something worse or deteriorate it
to keep something the same or maintain it
to ignore or neglect something
to make something better or improve it
Which of the following words is an adjective that means having or showing a keen interest in or enthusiasm for something?
avid
apathetic
bored
indifferent
What is the definition of 'blasphemy'?
Believing in the existence of a higher power
Practicing religious rituals
Worshipping multiple deities
Showing disrespect or irreverence towards a religious deity, sacred object, or religious beliefs.
Which of the following words refers to an old woman who is thin and ugly?
biddy
crone
witch
hag
What does the word 'flailing' mean?
to wave or swing wildly
to dance gracefully
to stand still
to whisper softly
Which of the following words means feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment?
furious
content
irate
indignant
What is the definition of 'pallor'?
Redness of the skin
Darkening of the skin
Blueness of the skin
Paleness of the skin
Which of the following words refers to a small figure of a human being used in sorcery and witchcraft?
magic effigy
sorcery puppet
poppet
witch figurine
What does the word 'vengeance' mean?
The act of inflicting harm or punishment in return for a perceived wrong or injury.
The act of showing kindness and compassion towards others.
The act of seeking justice through legal means.
The act of forgiving and forgetting.
Which of the following words means skilled at gaining an advantage, especially deceitfully?
honest
deceptive
naive
wily
