| Presently | Quote: “Presently footsteps are heard” (121).Definition: At this time or periodSynonym: soonAntonym: before |
| Stench | Quote: “There is a prodigious stench”(124).Definition: A strong, foul odor; a stink.Synonym: stinkAntonym: fragrance |
| Gaunt | Quote: “He is gaunt” (125).Definition: very thin usually because of illness or sufferingSynonym: scrawnyAntonym: chubby |
| Agape | Quote: “Danforth stands agape” (126).Definition: In a state of wonder or amazement, as with the mouth wide open.Synonym: open mouthed Antonym: closed |
| Strongbox | Quote: “my strongbox is broken into” (126)Definition: A stoutly made box or safe in which valuables are deposited.Synonym: vaultAntonym: not a safe |
| Gibbet | Quote: “Let Rebecca stand upon the gibbet and send up some righteous prayer” (127).Definition: A device used for hanging a person until deadSynonym: gallowAntonym: not a gallow |
| Excommunication | Quote: “I summoned the congregation for John Proctor’s excommunication” (128)Definition: exclusion from fellowship in a group or community (the church)Synonym: exclusionAntonym: acceptance |
| Conciliatory | Quote: “Danforth, conciliatory” (129)Definition: To overcome the distrust or animosity of; appease.Synonym: appeaseAntonym: argumentative |
| Beguile | Quote: “Now hear me, and beguile yourselves no more” (129).Definition: To deceive by guile or charmSynonym: deceiveAntonym: bore |
| Floundering | Quote: “Postponement now speaks a floundering on my part” (129).Definition: To act or function in a confused or directionless mannerSynonym: stumblingAntonym: successful |
| Reprieve | Quote: “Reprieve or pardon must cast doubt upon the guilt of them” (129).Definition: To prevent or suspend the punishment of (someone, especially a convicted criminal).Synonym: absolveAntonym: blame |
| Retaliation | Quote: “If retaliation is your fear”(129).Definition: To do something in response to an action done to oneself or an associate, especially to attack or injure someone as a response to a hurtful action.Synonym: retributionAntonym: acceptance |
| Adamant | Quote: “Is he yet adamant?”(130).Definition: Not willing to change one’s opinion, purpose, or principles; unyielding.Synonym: stubbornAntonym: flexible |
| Cleave | Quote: “Cleave to no faith when faith brings blood” (132).Definition: To be faithfulSynonym: loyalAntonym: disbelieving |
| Disputation | Quote: “You are not summoned here for disputation”(132).Definition: The act of disputing; debate.Synonym: argueAntonym: agree |
| Sibilance | Quote: “the sibilance of dragging feet on stoneDefinition: Of, characterized by, or producing a hissing soundSynonym: buzzAntonym: silence |
| Tantalized | Quote: “a tantalized search” (138)Definition: excite by exposing something desirable that remains or is made difficult or impossible to obtainSynonym: teaseAntonym: praise |
| Dispatch | Quote: “who carries a dispatch case” (123)Definition: A written message, particularly an official communication, sent with speed.Synonym: forwarded messageAntonym: delayed message |
| Faction | Quote: “There be a faction here” (123).Definition: a group within a larger group that has different ideas and opinions than the rest of the groupSynonym: partyAntonym: conformity |
| Righteous | Quote: “send up righteous prayers”(127).Definition: Morally upright; without guilt or sinSynonym: pureAntonym: sinful |
| Belie | Quote: “they should belie themselves” (131)Definition: To give a false representation to; misrepresentSynonym: misrepresentAntonym: reveal |
| Prevail | Quote: “prevail upon your husband” (132).Definition: To use persuasion or inducement successfully.Synonym: overcomeAntonym: fail |
| Embodiment | Quote: “he reaches out his hand as thought toward an embodiment” (134).Definition: the act of incarnating or giving a bodily formSynonym: incarnationAntonym: death |
“The Crucible” Act 4 Vocab
March 3, 2020