What does wily mean in the crucible?

What does wily mean in the crucible?

wily. Definition: skilled at gaining an advantage, especially deceitfully. Synonym: canny. Antonym: foolish. Sentence: “But the Devil is a wily one, you cannot deny it” (Pg.

What does daft mean in the crucible?

daft. foolish or mentally irregular. Proctor: I have never knew until tonight that the world is gone daft with this nonsense.

How is floundering used in the crucible?

used in The Crucible. Postponement now speaks a floundering on my part; reprieve or pardon must cast doubt upon the guilt of them that died till now.

What does indignant mean in the crucible?

angered at something unjust or wrong
indignant. angered at something unjust or wrong.

What does contemptuous mean in the crucible?

Contempt scorn; extreme dislike or disdain. Contentious quarrelsome; stirring controversy.

What does Audible mean in the crucible?

crazy; foolish; stupid. contentious. quarrelsome. audible. able to be heard.

What does warrant mean in the crucible?

warrant. A document issued by a legal or government official authorize by police to make an arrest. deposition. The testimony of a witness made under oath.

What does manifest mean in the crucible?

used in The Crucible. 4 uses. obvious; or to make obvious; or to show or demonstrate. The witch-hunt was a perverse manifestation of the panic which set in among all classes when the balance began to turn toward greater individual freedom.

What does Elizabeth lie about in the crucible?

Proctor’s admission of adultery and Elizabeth’s lie to hide the affair from the court mark a turning point in their marriage. Shame overwhelms Proctor, but he demonstrates his loyalty and love for Elizabeth by revealing the affair in order to save her life. The situation also changes Elizabeth.

What does incredulously mean in the crucible?

unbelieving; or having difficulty accepting something so unexpected.

What does Licentiouness mean?

1 : lacking legal or moral restraints especially : disregarding sexual restraints licentious behavior licentious revelers. 2 : marked by disregard for strict rules of correctness.

What does indictment mean in the crucible?

indictment. an accusation of wrongdoing. He would not answer aye or nay to his indictment; for if he denied the charge they’d hang him surely. testify. give a solemn statement in a court of law.

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