Vocabulary

Act One

1. Crucible: noun- a ceramic or metal container in which metals or other substances may
be melted or subjected to very high temperatures; severe trail…tribulation

2. Overture: noun- an introduction to something more substantial, an introduction…

preface/prologue

3. Theocracy: noun-a system of government in which priests rule in the name of God or
a god.

4. Lucifer: noun-another name for Satan; the planet Venus when it rises in the morning

5. Dissembling: verb - conceal one's true motives, feelings, or beliefs, to conceal false
pretences…feigning, pretending

6. Propriety: noun (pl. -ties)- the state or quality of conforming to conventionally

accepted standards of behavior or morals…decorum

7. Trafficked: verb- to have business dealings with

8. Conjure verb-make (something) appear unexpectedly or seemingly from nowhere as if

by magic, to summon by magic…invoke, summon

9. Providence: noun- the protective care of God or of nature as a spiritual power, the
guidance of God and nature

10. Demonic: adjective- of, resembling, or characteristic of demons or evil spirits…evil,

devilish and diabolical

11. Vindictive adjective- having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge…
spiteful

12. Corroborating: verb [trans.]- confirms or gives support to (a statement, theory, or

finding)…validating or verifying

13. Supernatural: adjective- (of a manifestation or event) attributed to some force

beyond scientific understanding or the laws of nature…divine

14. Abyss: noun- a deep or seemingly bottomless chasm…void

15. Calumny: noun- the making of false and defamatory statements in order to damage
someone's reputation; slander…defamation, libel

16. Covenanted: (noun- an agreement) verb-to form an agreement…compacted,

contracted
17. Iniquity: noun- immoral or grossly unfair behavior…sin, wickedness, injustice,
atrocity

18. Bewildered: verb- cause (someone) to become perplexed and confused

19. Defamation: verb [trans.]- damage the good reputation of (someone); slander or libel

20. Diametrically: adjective- used to emphasize how completely different two or more
things are

21. Inculcation: verb [trans.] instill (an attitude, idea, or habit) by persistent instruction

22. Antagonist: noun a person who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or

something; an adversary

23. Malign: adjective- evil in nature or effect; malevolent…slander, feign

24. Diabolical: adjective- belonging to or so evil as to recall the Devil…fiendish,

demonic

25. Malevolence: noun-feeling hatred, wishing harm to be bestowed on that person

(adjective having or showing a wish to do evil to others)…malice, maliciousness, and
animosity

26. Propitiation: noun- the action of propitiating or appeasing a god, spirit, or person…
conciliation, appeasement, and mollification

27. Sorcery: noun- the use of magic, esp. black magic…witchcraft, witchery,
necromancy

28. Fetish: noun- an inanimate object worshiped for its supposed magical powers or
because it is considered to be inhabited by a spirit…

29. Puritanical: adjective- practicing or affecting strict religious or moral behavior.

30. Fiend: noun- an evil spirit or demon.

31. Trepidation: noun-a feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen

32. Exaltation: noun- a feeling or state of extreme happiness

Act Two
1. Fraud: wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal
gain
2. Ameliorate: make (something bad or unsatisfactory) better
3. Sarcasm: the use of irony to mock or convey contempt
4. Contempt: the feeling that a person or a thing is beneath consideration,
worthless, or deserving scorn
 5. Theology: the study of the nature of God and religious belief.

Act Three
1. Vestry: a room or building attached to a church, used as an office and for
changing into vestments.
2.
3. Prosecutor: a person, esp. a public official, who institutes legal proceedings
against someone
4. Remorseless: without regret or guilt
5. Deposition: the action of deposing someone, esp. a monarch
6. Plaintiff: a person who brings a case against another in a court of law.
7. Apparition: a ghost or ghostlike image of a person.
8. Guile: sly or cunning intelligence
9. Mimic: noun
A person skilled in imitating the voice, mannerisms, or movements of others in an
entertaining way

Act Four
1. Reprieve: cancel or postpone the punishment of
2. Indictment: a formal charge or accusation of a serious crime
3. Conspiracy: a secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful
4. Purged: rid (someone) of an unwanted feeling, memory, or condition, typically
giving a sense of cathartic release
5. Penitence: feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong