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a situation of severe trial, or in which different elements interact, leading to the creation of something new.
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a strong liking
This predilection for minding other people’s business was time-honored among the people of Salem, and it undoubtedly created many of the suspicions which were to feed the coming madness. |
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| Having a quality that brings oneself into favour; charming or flattering |
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| disguising one's real motive or nature; pretense |
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a false accusation of an offense
In Proctor’s presence a fool felt his foolishness instantly – and a Proctor is always marked for calumny therefore. |
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| Teaching by repetition and constant urging |
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| Propitiation is an action meant to regain someone's favor or make up for something you did wrong. You might offer your mom a plate of chocolate chip cookies in propitiation for killing all her houseplants while she was away. |
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| Lacking moral restraint; disregarding accepted rules especially in moral conduct |
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