Here, the verb form is used, meaning to fail to satisfy.ĭisputation a discussion marked by formal debate, often as an exercise here, meaning an argument.ĭissemble to conceal under a false appearance disguise.įaction a group of people inside a political party, club, government, and so on, working in a common cause against other such groups or against the main body here, it refers to those resisting Reverend Parris.įloundering speaking or acting in an awkward, confused manner, with hesitation and frequent mistakes here, meaning wavering, especially from indecision or doubt. Of course, the entire premise of The Crucible is the result of Proctor's and Abigail's infidelity.Ĭrucible a container made of a substance that can resist great heat, for melting, fusing, or calcining ores, metals, and the like a severe test or trial here, meaning a test designed to bring about change or reveal an individual's true character.ĭaft insane crazy is closer to mad or crazy.ĭefamation damaging another individual's character or reputation, generally through false accusations.ĭiabolism dealings with the Devil or devils, as by sorcery or witchcraft.ĭiscontent dissatisfaction or restlessness. According to God's law, Proctor and Elizabeth must remain faithful to one another. For example, John Proctor is a married man and is bound to Elizabeth through their marriage promise or contract. Here, "covenanted" specifically refers to a person bound by God's law and scriptures. Here, meaning calculated.Ĭovenant a binding and solemn agreement to do or keep from doing a specified thing compact the promise made by God to humanity, as describedin the Bible. Here, the word describes Giles Corey's attempt to disrupt the court.Ĭontentious always ready to argue quarrelsome.Ĭool emotionally uninvolved uncommitted dispassionate. Arbitrate to act as an impartial judge in order to settle disputes.Īs clean as God's fingers pure or perfect, in the way that all parts of God are flawless.Īutocracy a government in which one person has absolute power dictatorship despotism.īase having or showing little or no honor, courage, or decency mean ignoble contemptible.īeguile to mislead by cheating or tricking deceive.īewildered confused or disoriented here, meaning bewitched or acting unnaturally.īound under compulsion obliged here it means in service to.īreak charity to treat wrongfully or betray.īroken sick, weakened, or beaten here, meaning weak and imperfect.Ĭalamity deep trouble or misery any extreme misfortune bringing great loss and sorrow disaster.Ĭalumny a false and malicious statement meant to hurt someone's reputation.Ĭlapped put, moved, set swiftly ( clapped into jail).Ĭonjure up to raise spirits from the dead.Ĭontemptuous full of contempt scornful disdainful.
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