The Crucible Vocabulary Final

Section One: Match each word to its definition. Only match the words with definitions on this page. 1. Crucible: ________ 2. Theocracy: ________ 3. Lucifer: ________ 4. Ineptly: ________ 5. Pretense: ________ 6. Conjure: ________ 7. Demonic: ________ 8. Vindictive: ________ 9. Corroborate: ________ 10. Supernatural: ________ 11. Abyss: ________ 12. Covet: ________ 13. Defamation: ________ 14. Antagonist: ________ A. B. A. C. B. D. E. F. G. C. H. N. I. J. Incompetently, awkwardly To desire something that belongs to another Another name for Satan Showing a strong desire for revenge; spiteful To summon by magic To confirm or support a fact or opinion A deep or seemingly bottomless chasm A nation or state in which a religion is in charge of government and laws An event attributed to some force beyond scientific understanding or the laws of nature A severe trial or tribulation The making of false and defamatory statements in order to damage someone's reputation The bad guy in a book, one who opposes the main character(s) A false show or appearance for the purpose of deceiving Resembling or characteristic of demons or evil spirits Section Two:

Match each word to its definition. Only match the words with definitions on this page. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J. K. L. M. N. Anarchy: ________ Trepidation: ________ Contemplation: ________ Fraud: ________ Ameliorate: ________ Evade: ________ Reprimand: ________ Naive: ________ Guile: ________ Mimic: ________ Vile: ________ Conspiracy: ________ Subtle: ________ Adamant: ________

Foul, repulsive, or degrading Firm and unyielding To make something bad better, to improve A person imitating the voice, mannerisms, or movements of others in an entertaining way To correct sharply Sly or cunning intelligence The absence of government Thinking about something long and seriously Unsophisticated, innocent To escape or avoid by cleverness Not open, direct, or obvious A feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen Wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain A secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful

Answer Key: 1. J 2. H 3. C 4. A 5. L

6. E 7. M 8. D 9. F 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. N 27. K 28. B

I G B K N G L H M C J E I F D A