Vocabulary – The Crucible
Act I
Directions: As you read Act I of The Crucible, keep an eye out for the following vocabulary
words. In the chart below, read the sentence with the vocabulary word and write down your first
thought about what the word means. Then, using the internet or dictionary, find a definition for
the word and write it down.
“But we never conjured spirits.”
My first thoughts about the meaning:
Dictionary definition:
“There is a faction that is sworn to drive me from my pulpit. Do you understand that?”
My first thoughts about the meaning:
Dictionary definition:
“Abominations are done in the forest—”
My first thoughts about the meaning:
Dictionary definition:
“But Betty collapses in her hands and lies inert on the bed.”
My first thoughts about the meaning:
Dictionary definition:
“In Proctor’s presence a fool felt his foolishness instantly – and a Proctor is always marked for
calumny therefore.”
My first thoughts about the meaning:
Dictionary definition:
“This is a beloved errand for him; on being called here to ascertain witchcraft he felt the pride of
the specialist whose unique knowledge has at least been publically called for.”
My first thoughts about the meaning:
Dictionary definition:
“And it is no accident that we should be so bemused.”
My first thoughts about the meaning:
Dictionary definition:
“How could it be the Devil? Why would he choose my house to strike? We have all matter of
licentious people right here in the village!”
My first thoughts about the meaning:
Dictionary definition: