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"The Crucible" Vocabulary Terms

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A system of ideas and ideals; a belief system

a)

crone

b)

trepidation

c)

ideology

d)

calumny

2.

A statement or proposition that contradicts itself

a)

paradox

b)

inculcation

c)

ideology

d)

ameliorate

3.

A dissenting small group within a larger group

a)

paradox

b)

qualm

c)

ideology

d)

faction

4.

A state of fear, anxiety, or alarm

a)

paradox

b)

subservient

c)

condemnation

d)

trepidation

5.

False or derogatory claims about someone meant to tarnish their reputation

a)

befuddle

b)

calumny

c)

licentious

d)

deferentially

6.

Willing to obey and take directions from others without question

a)

crone

b)

calumny

c)

subservient

d)

deferentially

7.

Instilling knowledge or values in someone by repetition 

a)

ameliorate

b)

calumny

c)

imperceptible

d)

inculcation

8.

Disregarding accepted rules and conventions

a)

ameliorate

b)

licentious

c)

imperceptible

d)

inculcation

9.

To improve, make better, or easier in some way

a)

ameliorate

b)

licentious

c)

imperceptible

d)

inculcation

10.

An ugly old woman

a)

beguile

b)

licentious

c)

imperceptible

d)

crone

11.

Silly, foolish

a)

beguile

b)

qualm

c)

daft

d)

crone

12.

The expression of very strong disapproval

a)

imperceptible

b)

condemnation

c)

daft

d)

magistrates

13.

A judge or civil authority who administers the law

a)

imperceptible

b)

condemnation

c)

daft

d)

magistrates

14.

Not noticeable

a)

imperceptible

b)

condemnation

c)

daft

d)

magistrates

15.

misgiving; a feeling of uneasiness about a point especially of conscience or propriety

a)

beguile

b)

ideology

c)

qualm

d)

ameliorate

16.

To show courteous respect, regard, or kindness for someone else’s feelings

a)

deferentially

b)

befuddled

c)

qualm

d)

effrontery

17.

Unable to think clearly; confused or perplexed

a)

deferentially

b)

befuddled

c)

qualm

d)

effrontery

18.

Unbothered and unconcerned

a)

unperturbed

b)

befuddled

c)

qualm

d)

effrontery

19.

Audacious, bold behavior without right

a)

unperturbed

b)

befuddled

c)

qualm

d)

effrontery

20.

To deceive or trick someone with charm and attractiveness

a)

unperturbed

b)

beguile

c)

qualm

d)

effrontery