The Crucible

5. a raised platform or lectern in a church or chapel from which the preacher delivers a sermon.
7. (of a statement or course of action) chosen in accordance with wisdom or prudence.
8. envy (someone) the possession or enjoyment of (something).
9. heated disagreement.
10. inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable.
12. say something in a low or barely audible voice.
14. bitter indignation at having been treated unfairly.
17. prepared to obey others unquestioningly.
20. the expression of very strong disapproval; censure.
23. mental sharpness and inventiveness; keen intelligence.
24. angry, hurt, or resentful because of one's bad experiences or a sense of unjust treatment.

1. in the middle of.
2. small, organized, dissenting group within a larger one, esp. in politics.
3. keep from sight; hide.
4. make (something) appear unexpectedly or seemingly from nowhere as if by magic.
6. promiscuous and unprincipled in sexual matters.
10. having or showing the symptoms of a fever.
11. strange; odd.
13. excessively credulous belief in and reverence for supernatural beings.
15. the protective care of God or of nature as a spiritual power.
16. make (someone) lose courage or confidence.
18. accept or act in accordance with (a rule, decision, or recommendation).
19. a feeling or state of extreme happiness.
21. causing great damage.
22. playful misbehavior.