The Crucible

3. a statement or proposition that, despite sound (or apparently sound) reasoning from acceptable premises, leads to a conclusion that seems senseless, logically unacceptable, or self-contradictory
7. causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial
10. having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge
11. make (something) appear unexpectedly or seemingly from nowhere as if by magic
12. prepared to obey others unquestioningly
14. a preference or special liking for something; a bias in favor of something
15. dark or dull in color or tone; gloomy
16. confirm or give support to (a statement, theory, or finding)
17. refusing to be persuaded or to change one's mind
18. humble submission and respect
20. playing around, joking
21. a system of Christian or other religious belief; a faith

1. heated disagreement
2. immoral or grossly unfair behavior
4. a thing that causes disgust or hatred
5. inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable
6. impossible to perceive
8. free from flaws or mistakes; perfect
9. a state of disorder due to absence or nonrecognition of authority
13. a person who does not belong to a widely held religion (especially one who is not a Christian, Jew, or Muslim) as regarded by those who do
14. an attempt to make something that is not the case appear true
19. a small, organized, dissenting group within a larger one, especially in politics