The Crucible Vocabulary List

Identify the meaning of the word 'Prodigious' from Act 1 of The Crucible.

• Extraordinary

• Tiny

• Common

• Unusual

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the meaning of the word 'Partisan' from Act 1 of The Crucible?

• A strong supporter of a party, cause, or person

• An impartial observer

• A neutral figure

• A spy or undercover agent

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Determine the meaning of the word 'Contiguous' from Act 1 of The Crucible.

• Separated by a gap

• Touching along a boundary

• Far removed

• Isolated

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

In Act 1 of The Crucible, what is the meaning of the word 'Iniquity'?

• Wickedness

• Righteousness

• Humor

• Clarity

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

The word 'Fathom' from Act 1 of The Crucible means:

• To measure depth

• To understand

• To confuse

• To deny

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

The meaning of the word 'Defamation' from Act 1 of The Crucible is:

• The act of speaking false information that damages someone's reputation

• The act of praising someone excessively

• The act of telling the truth about someone's actions

• The act of ignoring someone's reputation

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

The meaning of the word 'Ascertain' from Act 1 of The Crucible is:

• Determine

• Guess

• Speculate

• Ignore

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the meaning of the word 'Scoff' from Act 1 of The Crucible? Select the correct meaning.

• To mock or ridicule

• To express sorrow

• To recite dramatically

• To criticize constructively

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

The meaning of the word 'Malign' from Act 1 of The Crucible is:

• Evil in nature

• To speak ill

• To praise

• Neutral

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the meaning of the word 'Malevolence' from Act 1 of The Crucible?

• The quality of wishing to do evil to others

• The quality of being kind and gentle

• The state of being indifferent

• The act of helping others

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4