"The Crucible" Pre-Reading Vocabulary Act I

Front

To harass or punish to injure or afflict

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Persecute

Front

oppressively solemn or sober in mood

Back

Somber

Front

Authoritative order; decree

Back

Ordinance

Front

Conflict within an organization

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Faction

Front

Firmly held belief or opinion

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Conviction

Front

Strong supporter of a party or cause

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Partisan

Front

Attempt to make false appear true

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Pretense

Front

Escape or avoid by cleverness

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Evade