The Crucible Act 1 &2 Vocabulary

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predilection preexisting likingoreference
ingratiating having a quality that brings oneself into favorcharming or flattering

dissembling disguising one's real nature or motives:pretense
calumny flase accusation slander
inculcation teaching by repetition and insistent urging
propitation action designed to soothe or satisfy a person, a cause ect; conciliation
licentious lacking moral restraint disregarding accepted rulesespecially in moral conduct
pallor paleness
ameliorate make better
avidly eagerlyintently
base lowcontempible
deference couiteous regard or respect
quail cringe from pull back in fear
gingerly with delicate care; cautiously
abomination something that causes great horroe or disgust
blasphemy sinful act