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Act 1 of the Crucible Vocab Review

Quiz by Kara Burns

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  • Q1
    What does the word 'predilection' mean?
    A state of confusion or disorientation
    A strong liking or preference for something
    A sense of foreboding or anticipation
    A feeling of deep regret or sadness
    30s
  • Q2
    What does the word 'contention' mean?
    A feeling of admiration or respect
    A heated disagreement or argument
    An unexpected obstacle or difficulty
    A state of confusion or doubt
    30s
  • Q3
    What does the term 'theocracy' mean?
    A form of government in which absolute power is vested in a single ruler
    A political system in which power is held by the wealthiest members of society
    A system of government in which priests rule in the name of God
    A type of government in which power is shared equally between all citizens
    30s
  • Q4
    What does the word 'vindictive' mean?
    Having or showing a strong desire for revenge
    Lacking intelligence or common sense
    Having or showing great skill or expertise
    Showing no interest or enthusiasm
    30s
  • Q5
    What does the term 'hysteria' mean?
    A sudden and violent social uprising or rebellion
    A feeling of acute physical discomfort or pain
    A state of extreme poverty or deprivation
    Exaggerated or uncontrollable emotion or excitement
    30s
  • Q6
    What does the word 'specter' mean?
    A person who is stupid or foolish
    A short-lived burst of radiant light or heat
    A ghostly apparition; something widely feared as a possible unpleasant or dangerous occurrence
    A long, narrow opening or trench in the ground
    30s
  • Q7
    What does the word 'diabolical' mean?
    Extremely beautiful or attractive
    Tending to avoid commitment or action
    Evil in a way that suggests a devil's work; cruel or wicked
    Lacking in substance or significance
    30s
  • Q8
    What does the term 'inculcation' mean?
    The practice of abstaining from something, usually food or drink, for religious reasons
    The act of impressing something upon the mind through repetition or persistent urging
    The act of deceiving someone by concealment or misrepresentation of the truth
    A state of great joy or happiness
    30s
  • Q9
    A preference or liking for something is called a(n) ________.
    contention
    theocracy
    predilection
    vindictive
    30s
  • Q10
    A widespread fear or panic is known as ________.
    inculcation
    specter
    diabolical
    hysteria
    30s
  • Q11
    A strong, angry desire for revenge is called ________.
    theocracy
    contention
    vindictive
    predilection
    30s
  • Q12
    A form of government in which religious leaders have control over the state is called a(n) ________.
    theocracy
    contention
    inculcation
    predilection
    30s
  • Q13
    The act of teaching or influencing someone to accept an idea or belief is known as ________.
    inculcation
    specter
    vindictive
    diabolical
    30s
  • Q14
    A strong disagreement or argument between people is called ________.
    diabolical
    predilection
    contention
    theocracy
    30s
  • Q15
    A ghostly or haunting image is called a(n) ________.
    predilection
    specter
    vindictive
    hysteria
    30s

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