Vocabulary Quiz: Abomination and Pretense
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What is an 'abomination'?

  • A false appearance
  • A gentle behavior
  • A righteous anger
  • A shameful act (correct)

    • What does 'pretense' mean?

  • A cause of physical suffering
  • A false show or appearance (correct)
  • A sincere reverence for God
  • A morally low behavior

    • What does 'exude' mean?

  • To give forth or project abundantly (correct)
  • To be morally low
  • To cause physical suffering
  • To express righteous anger

    • What does 'afflict' mean?

    <p>To cause physical suffering</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'base' mean?

    <p>Morally low or dishonorable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'indignant' mean?

    <p>Expressing righteous anger</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'subtle' mean in the context of the play?

    <p>not open, direct, or obvious</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Danforth's tone convey when he points at Abigail?

    <p>incredulity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'denounce' mean in the context of the play?

    <p>to publicly pronounce something to be evil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'allegiance' refer to in the play?

    <p>loyalty or commitment to someone or something</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'reprieve' mean in the context of the play?

    <p>an official postponement of the carrying out of a sentence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'beguile' mean in the context of the play?

    <p>to deceive someone by slyness or charm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Vocabulary

    • Abomination: vile or shameful acts, used to describe an unacceptable behavior
    • Pretense: a false show or appearance, used to deceive others, often with a hidden agenda
    • Exude: to give forth or project abundantly, often used to describe a strong positive quality

    Human Interactions

    • Afflict: to cause pain or physical suffering, often used to describe a harmful or abusive behavior
    • Base: morally low or dishonorable, used to describe a person's character or behavior
    • Indignant: expressing righteous anger, often used to describe a strong emotional response

    Morality and Faith

    • Pious: having a sincere reverence for God, often used to describe a person's religious devotion
    • Subtle: not open, direct, or obvious, often used to describe a hidden or secretive plan

    Emotional Responses

    • Incredulous: in a disbelieving manner, often used to describe a skeptical or unbelieving reaction
    • Denounce: to publicly pronounce something as evil, often used to describe a strong condemnation

    Loyalty and Allegiance

    • Allegiance: loyalty or commitment to someone or something, often used to describe a strong bond or obligation
    • Reprieve: official postponement of the carrying out of a sentence, often used to describe a temporary stay of execution

    Observations

    • Prodigious: great in size, force, extent, or degree, often used to describe something impressive or extraordinary
    • Gaunt: very thin, especially from hunger, disease, or cold, often used to describe a person's physical appearance

    Influence and Deception

    • Beguile: to influence someone by slyness or charm, sometimes in a deceptive way, often used to describe a manipulative behavior

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