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Crucible Act One
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Literature
8th Grade
02/18/2012
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crucible
 Definition
severe trial
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overture
 Definition
an introduction
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theocracy
 Definition
government by religion
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Lucifer
 Definition
rebel archangel; Satan
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dissembling
 Definition
concealing under false pretense
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propriety
 Definition
conformity with an accepted standard of behavior
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trafficked
 Definition
to have dealings with
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conjure
 Definition
summon by magic
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providence
 Definition
the guidance of God or nature
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demonic
 Definition
evil or devilish
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vindictive
 Definition
act in revenge
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corroborating
 Definition
strengthening support
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supernatural
 Definition
attributed to forces beyond nature
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abyss
 Definition
bottomless gulf
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calumny
 Definition
false and ill-witted statement
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covenanted
 Definition
agreed; compacted
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iniquity
 Definition
wicked or unjust act; sin
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bewildered
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hopelessly confused
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defamation
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attack on reputation
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diametrically
 Definition
directly opposite
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inculcation
 Definition
impress with insistent urging
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antagonist
 Definition
opponent
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malign
 Definition
speak evil of
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diabolical
 Definition
devilish
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malevolence
 Definition
wishing evil or harm to others
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propitiation
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win goodwill
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sorcery
 Definition
witchcraft
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fetish
 Definition
object believed to have magic power
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puritanical
 Definition
strict in morals and religion
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fiend
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inhumanly wicked person
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trepidation
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fear
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exaltation
 Definition
praise; glorify
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