The Crucible

20 cards·by BrainGames

pallor

unusual or extreme paleness, as from fear, ill health, or death

bemuse

To bewilder or confuse

proclivity

Natural or habitual inclination or tendency, propensity, predisposition

effrontery

shameless or impudent boldness, barefaced audacity

ascertain

To find out definitely, learn with certainty or assurance, determine

malevolence

The quality, state or feeling of being ill will

prudent

Wise or judicious in practical affairs

vindictive

Disposed or inclined to revenge, vengeful

imperceptible

Very slight, gradual, or subtle

inept

Without skill or aptitude for a particular task or skill

qualm

An uneasy feeling or pang of conscience as to conduct, compunction

abomination

Anything greatly disliked or abhorred, a vile, shameful, or detestable action

contempt

The feeling with which a person regards anything considered mean, vile, or worthless

adamant

Utterly unyielding in attitude or opinion in spite of all appeals, urgings

prodigious

Extraordinary in size, amount, extent, degree, force

incredulous

Disinclined or indisposed to believe, skeptical, indicating or showing unbelief

conjure

I affect or influence by a spell, something appears as if by magic

crucible

A severe searching test or trial

indignant

Expressing strong displeasure at something considered unjust, offensive, insulting, or base

trepidation

Tremulous fear, alarm or agitation