Vocabulary Words from "The Crucible"

[n.]1) a vessel used for melting metal, and therefore able to withstand high temperatures, 2) a severe or serious test

[n.] a seemingly contradictory statement that may nonetheless be true; an ironic thing, or statement.

[n.] 1) in Puritan times, a search for supposed witches within the community; 2) today, a political campaign launched on the pretext of investigating activities subversive to the state.

[adj.] awesome, strong, imposing, impressive, possibly inspiring fear or dread

[n.] Wickedness, sin

[adj.] 1) impressively huge, enormous; 2) extraordinary, marvelous

[v.] to oppress or harass; to treat badly

[adj.] argumentative, seeking and enjoying disagreement

[adj.] vengeful, determined to get back at others for perceived wrongs

[n.] good fortune, God's care {Puritans believed that as "chosen people" they were in God's special care or Providence.}