The Crucible: Vocabulary List

bring oneself into favor with someone by flattering or trying to please them

a system of beliefs or faith

a feeling of reverential respect mixed with fear or wonder

charm or enchant (someone) sometimes in a deceptive way

a statement made in or outside the courtroom that can be used as evidence in the courtroom

remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree; unnatural or abnormal

the protective care of God or of Nature as a spiritual power

the making of false defamatory statements about someone in order to damage their reputation (slander)

a feeling or state of extreme happiness; the elevating of someone in rank or power

humble submission and respect

verb, a display or show of how someone acts or feels; adjective, clear or obvious to the eye or mind

a special liking for something; a bias in favor of something

a strong supporter of a party, cause, or person

the offense of willfully telling untruth in court after taking an oath

sly or cunning intelligence

the action of feeling sorrow and regret for having done something wrong

speak about (someone) in a spitefully critical manner

to make a statement based on personal knowledge or belief; to bear witness

a piece of legislation enacted by a municipal authority

an attempt to make something that is not the case appear true; a claim especially a false ambiguous one

a place or situation in which concentrated forces interact to cause or influence change

a formal charge or accusation of a serious crime