The power to make decisions and enforce rules.

An unfair preference for or against something.

A result or effect of an action.

A situation where two opposing ideas cannot both be true.

Dishonest or illegal behavior, especially by people in power.

Information that supports a claim or belief.

Extreme, uncontrollable fear or excitement.

Being honest and having strong morals.

Fair treatment according to the law.

1. A severe test or trial; also, a container for heating substances at high temperatures.

2. False spoken statements meant to harm someone.

3. A small group that disagrees with the larger group.

4. A government ruled by religious leaders.

5. A serious agreement, often religious.

6. The practice of magical skills, often associated with evil.

7. Mistreatment of people because of their beliefs.

8. Claiming to have moral standards but acting differently.

9. A title used for married Puritan women (short for “Goodwife”).

10. Intense anger or punishment.