The Crucible Vocabulary Act 3

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Contention

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(n) a point asserted as part of an argument

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vile

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morally reprehensible

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Deposition

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(n) Pretrial interrogation of a witness

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vague

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not clearly understood or expressed

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Perjury

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(n) Criminal offense of making false statements under oath

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Manifest

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(v) reveal presence or make appearance

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guile

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(v) shrewdness in deception

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awe

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(n) overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration

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Transfixed

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(v) having your attention held as though by a spell

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Agape

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(adj) Mouth wide open in wonder or awe