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The Crucible Vocabulary

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Conviction

a)

to point something out or to present evidence

b)

a region within a country

c)

an unshakable belief in something without need for proof

d)

to make someone suffer or to keep them in bad circumstances

2.

Persecute

a)

to point something out or to present evidence

b)

a region within a country

c)

an unshakable belief in something without need for proof

d)

to make someone suffer or to keep them in bad circumstances

3.

Conjure

a)

a person who does not acknowledge your god.

b)

put up with something or somebody unpleasant

c)

a clique that seeks power usually through intrigue

d)

summon into action or bring into existence

4.

To give reluctantly; to envy one's possessions or employment

a)

begrudge

b)

beguile

c)

confound

d)

malign

5.

What does the word 'crucible' mean in the context of a severe test or trial?

a)

A) A container for melting metals

b)

B) A severe test or trial

c)

C) A type of cooking pot

d)

D) A religious ceremony

6.

Which word means 'to deceive or trick someone'?

a)

A) Beguile

b)

B) Begrudge

c)

C) Confound

d)

D) Malign

7.

What is the meaning of 'adamant' as used in literature?

a)

A) Flexible

b)

B) Unyielding

c)

C) Soft

d)

D) Indecisive

8.

In 'The Crucible', what does the term 'prodigious' mean?

a)

A) Small

b)

B) Insignificant

c)

C) Enormous

d)

D) Ordinary

9.

What does 'calumny' refer to in the context of 'The Crucible'?

a)

A) A truthful statement

b)

B) A false and malicious accusation

c)

C) A friendly gesture

d)

D) A religious ritual

10.

Which word describes a feeling of intense dislike or hatred?

a)

A) Amity

b)

B) Animosity

c)

C) Affection

d)

D) Altruism

11.

What does 'abomination' mean in the context of 'The Crucible'?

a)

A) A delightful event

b)

B) A cause of disgust or hatred

c)

C) A religious celebration

d)

D) A minor inconvenience

12.

What is the meaning of 'contentious' as used in 'The Crucible'?

a)

A) Peaceful

b)

B) Controversial

c)

C) Harmonious

d)

D) Agreeable

13.

In 'The Crucible', what does 'iniquity' mean?

a)

A) Justice

b)

B) Wickedness

c)

C) Kindness

d)

D) Generosity

14.

What does 'licentious' mean in the context of 'The Crucible'?

a)

A) Morally unrestrained

b)

B) Law-abiding

c)

C) Innocent

d)

D) Naive

15.

Which word means 'to formally accuse someone of a crime'?

a)

A) Exonerate

b)

B) Indict

c)

C) Acquit

d)

D) Vindicate