The Crucible Act One Vocab

What is the definition of "predilection"?

• A predisposition in favor of something (noun)

• A formal command or admonition (noun)

• Pretending with intention to deceive (verb/gerund)

• A feeling of alarm or dread (noun)

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

Which word means "a public display of group feelings"?

• Manifestation

• Vindictive

• Calumny

• Abrogation

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 part of speech is "injunction"?

• Noun

• Verb

• Adjective

• Adverb

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

Which word is defined as "pretending with intention to deceive"?

• Dissembling

• Corroborate

• Intimation

• Inculcation

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 does "blatantly" mean?

• In a completely obvious manner (adverb)

• Disposed to seek revenge (adjective)

• A slight suggestion (noun)

• Morally objectionable behavior (noun)

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

Which word describes someone "disposed to seek revenge"?

• Vindictive

• Contiguous

• Arbitrate

• Trepadation

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 does "corroborate" mean?

• To support with evidence or authority; make more certain (verb)

• To act between parties with a view to reconciling differences (verb)

• A formal command or admonition (noun)

• A feeling of alarm or dread (noun)

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 "intimation"?

• A slight suggestion or vague understanding (noun)

• An official or legal cancellation (noun)

• Teaching or impressing upon the mind (noun)

• An abusive attack on a person's character (noun)

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

Which word means "a feeling of alarm or dread"?

• Trepidation

• Iniquity

• Manifestation

• Predilection

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 "calumny"?

• An abusive attack on a person's character or good name (noun)

• A public display of group feelings (noun)

• A predisposition in favor of something (noun)

• A formal command or admonition (noun)

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