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- 8. To help prove a point by providing evidence. So it is not surprising to find that so many accusations against people are in the handwriting of Thomas Putnam, or that his name is so often found as a witness corroborating the supernatural testimony (14).
- 11. Filled with or showing sexual desire. And yet, in the American eyes at least, there remains the conviction that the Russian attitude toward women is lascivious (33).
- 12. To impress something upon a person through frequent repetition. [W]hen we see the steady and methodical inculcation into humanity of the idea of man’s worthlessness — until redeemed — the necessity of the Devil may become evident as a weapon, a weapon designed and used time and time again in every age to whip men into a surrender to a particular church or church-state (31-2). Note: This word is most often used as a verb, to inculcate.
- 13. To mediate a dispute between two groups; to settle an argument after hearing from both sides. He was called on to arbitrate disputes as though he were an unofficial judge (24).
- 14. A sub-group within a larger group; a party that is bent on pursuing its own interests at the expense of other groups. Abigail, do you understand that I have many enemies? [. . .] There is a faction that is sworn to drive me from my pulpit (10).
- 15. (adj.): Crazy, insane. How do you dare come roarin’ into this court! Are you gone daft, Corey? (78).
- 18. (adv.): Unwilling to admit or accept that something is true; skeptical or unbelieving. Danforth, pointing at Abigail, [says] incredulously, “This child would murder your wife?” (96).
- 19. (adj.): Very thin or emaciated, as from overwork, illness, or suffering. Parris enters. He is gaunt, frightened, and sweating in his greatcoat (115).
- 20. (adj.): Menacing or threatening in appearance; tending to frighten or discourage. The vestry room of the Salem meeting house, now serving as the anteroom of the General Court. [. . .] The room is solemn, even forbidding. Heavy beams jut out, boards of random widths make up the walls (77).
- 22. Tinged with a red hue, as from embarrassment; filled with a surge of emotion. Proctor, flushed with resentment but trying to smile, [says,] “What’s your suspicion, Mr. Hale?” (62).
- 23. (n.): Argument, dispute, or disagreement. There be so many cows wanderin’ the highroads, now their masters are in the jails, and much disagreement who they will belong to now. I know Mr. Parris be arguin’ with farmers all yesterday — there is great contention, sir, about the cows (115).
- 24. (n.): The use of dishonest and deceitful methods to achieve something. [I]f she speak true, I bid you now drop your guile and confess your pretense, for a quick confession will go easier on you (95).
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- 1. (n.): The crime of telling a lie in a court of law after promising to tell the truth. [Y]ou are either lying now, or you were lying in the court, and in either case you have committed perjury and you will go to jail for it (94).
- 2. To scold or censure someone in a severe manner. Elizabeth
- 3. A fear that causes one to hesitate; a feeling of fearful or nervous agitation. Abigail asks with hushed trepidation, “How is Ruth sick?” (17).
- 4. (n.): A feeling of moral doubt, reservation, or hesitation about whether one is doing the right thing. I dare not take a life without there be a proof so immaculate no slightest qualm of conscience may doubt it (92). Note: This vocabulary word is most often used in the plural form, “qualms,” as in the
- 5. A form of government in which a country is ruled by religious leaders. [T]he people of Salem developed a theocracy, a combine of state and religious power whose function was to keep the community together (6).
- 6. (v.): To take back or undo what one had previously done; to revoke an offer or contract. In solemn meeting, the congregation rescinded the excommunications — this in March 1712 (135).
- 7. A feeling of doubt or hesitation about something; a feeling that something might not work out as planned. He looks to both of them, an attempt at a smile on his face, but his misgivings are clear (64).
- 9. (v.): To trick or deceive; to engage the interest of another by guile. Now hear me, and beguile yourselves no more (119).
- 10. herself for having forgot (48).
- 16. sentence: I had qualms about applying to that college because it didn’t seem to have a very diverse student body.
- 17. (n.): An official delay in the punishment of someone. Postponement now speaks a floundering on my part; reprieve or pardon must cast doubt upon the guilt of them that died till now (119).
- 21. A system of concepts or a manner of thinking held by a particular group or culture.