"The Crucible" Vocabulary

Front

What does the term 'wintry' mean?

Back

Feeling or looking very cold and bleak.

Front

How would you describe someone who is reacting 'incredulously'?

Back

They are reacting skeptically or with disbelief.

Front

What is the meaning of 'vengeance'?

Back

Infliction of injury, harm, or humiliation on a person.

Front

What does 'presently' refer to in terms of time?

Back

It means soon or in a short time.

Front

What is an 'ordinance'?

Back

An authoritative rule or law.

Front

What is the significance of the term 'bleak' in literature?

Back

It often describes a setting that is cold, desolate, or without hope.

Front

Define 'skeptical' in the context of a person's attitude.

Back

Having doubts or reservations about something.

Front

What does 'disbelief' imply about a person's reaction?

Back

It indicates a refusal or inability to accept something as true.

Front

How can 'vengeance' be portrayed in a narrative?

Back

As a driving force for a character's actions, often leading to conflict.

Front

What is the difference between 'presently' and 'currently'?

Back

'Presently' implies something will happen soon, while 'currently' refers to what is happening now.