Act III Crucible Vocabulary Review

What is the definition of "unintelligible"?

• Impossible to understand

• Hardly noticeable; almost impossible to detect

• Extremely unpleasant

• Likely to cause an argument

Which word best fits the following sentence? "The lawyer was accused of _______ when he lied under oath during the trial."

• guile

• perjury

• contempt

• manifest

What does "contentious" mean?

• Likely to cause an argument

• Impossible to understand

• To express disapproval of

• Extremely pleasant

Choose the correct definition of "vile".

• Extremely pleasant

• Extremely unpleasant

• Hardly noticeable

• Sly or cunning intelligence

What is the meaning of "contempt" in a legal context?

• Disobedience/disrespect towards a judge or court

• Loyalty or commitment to a cause

• The act of lying in court

• To become visible, apparent, or evident

Which word best completes the sentence? "Abigail Williams uses her __________ to manipulate the court, deceiving everyone with her cunning and deceitful actions."

• Daft

• Guile

• Befuddle

• Manifest

Which word best completes the sentence? "The magician's tricks were so subtle that they were almost _______."

• imperceptible

• unintelligible

• vile

• contentious

What is the definition of "befuddle"?

• To make someone unable to think clearly

• To express disapproval of

• To become visible, apparent, or evident

• Loyalty or commitment to a cause

Which word means "to become visible, apparent, or evident"?

• Allegiance

• Manifest

• Vile

• Contentious

Which word means "silly or foolish"?

• Allegiance

• Daft

• Imperceptible

• Contentious