Vocabulary from Act 1 of "The Crucible" Explained
Explore key vocabulary words from Act 1 of "The Crucible" including definitions, examples, and synonyms such as ingratiating, calumny, predilection, compact, and more. Enhance your understanding of these words through vivid descriptions and imagery.
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THE CRUCIBLE VOCABULARY Act 1
INGRATIATING Definition: (adj.) charming or flattering example: The ingratiating hostess made me feel as if I were her dearest friend at the party. Synonyms: charming; flattering
CALUMNY Definition: (n.) false accusation or slander Example: The entire article was a calumny and the columnist was going to be in trouble. Synonyms: defamation; lie
PREDILECTION Definition: (n.) a predisposition in favor of something Example: There was an obvious predilection for lefties at the baseball tryouts. Synonyms: fondness; predisposition; bias
COMPACT Definition: (n.) make an agreement; enter into a contract Example: The compact they made ensured that they would be victorious over their opponents. Synonyms: arrangement; pact
NOTORIOUS Definition: (adj.) widely and unfavorably known Example: Billy the Kid was a notorious gun fighter. Synonyms: infamous; dishonorable; disreputable
DISSEMBLING Definition: (v.) pretending with intention to deceive Example: Her beauty and cunning aided in her dissembling of the board. Synonyms: conceal; falsify
EVADE Definition: (v.) avoid or escape by deceit or cleverness Example: The hardened criminal was able to easily evade the police. Synonyms: dodge; elude; escape
FORMIDABLE Definition: (adj.) inspiring fear or dread The football team was a formidable opponent. Synonyms: fierce; imposing; frightening
PRODIGIOUS Definition: (adj.) abnormal or unusual Example: The prodigious participant was soon recognized by all of the crowd. Synonyms: fantastic; monumental
DEFAMATION Definition: (n.) an abusive attack on a person s character or good name After all the lies told to the media, the pop star was suing for defamation of character. Synonyms: depreciation; a lie; a scam
