The Crucible Vocab

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persecute

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To subject someone to hostility and ill-treatment, especially because of their race or political or religious beliefs.

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province

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A principal administrative division of certain countries or empires.

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creed

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A system of religious belief; a faith.

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somber

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Dark or dull in color or tone; gloomy.

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ordinance

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An authoritative order; a decree.

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predilection

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A preference or special liking for something; a bias in favor of something.

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maraud

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To roam in search of things to steal or people to attack.

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heathen

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A person who does not belong to a widely held religion as regarded by those who do.

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conjure

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To call upon (a spirit or ghost) to appear, by means of a magic ritual.

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faction

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A small organized group within a larger one, especially in politics.