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What is an 'abomination'?
What is an 'abomination'?
- A false appearance
- A gentle behavior
- A righteous anger
- A shameful act (correct)
What does 'pretense' mean?
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?
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?
What does 'afflict' mean?
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What does 'base' mean?
What does 'base' mean?
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What does 'indignant' mean?
What does 'indignant' mean?
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What does 'subtle' mean in the context of the play?
What does 'subtle' mean in the context of the play?
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What does Danforth's tone convey when he points at Abigail?
What does Danforth's tone convey when he points at Abigail?
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What does 'denounce' mean in the context of the play?
What does 'denounce' mean in the context of the play?
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What does 'allegiance' refer to in the play?
What does 'allegiance' refer to in the play?
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What does 'reprieve' mean in the context of the play?
What does 'reprieve' mean in the context of the play?
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What does 'beguile' mean in the context of the play?
What does 'beguile' mean in the context of the play?
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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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