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Words for the Dazed in Salem

Discover the meaning behind words like covenant, perjury, ameliorate, deference, reprieve, and gaunt in relation to the events in Salem. Unravel the emotions and consequences they signify in the context of historical trials and accusations.

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Words for the Dazed in Salem

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  1. Word for the DAZED

  2. covenant \kuv`-¶-n¶nt\ n. [<. L. com, together + venire, come] • 1. an agreement • 2. a compact

  3. -The girls were ac-cused by the magistrate of making a covenant with the devil.

  4. Word for the DAZED

  5. perjury \pür`-j¶r-e\ n. [<L. perjurus, false] • the willful telling of a lie while under oath - Goody Proctor committed perjury while under oath.

  6. Word for the DAZED

  7. ameliorate\¶ -me’-ly¶ -rat\vt.,vi • [<Fr. melior, better] • 1. to make or become better

  8. - Reverend Hale was called to Salem by Reverend Parris to ameliorate the mass hysteria.

  9. Word for the DAZED

  10. deference \def-¶r-¶ns\ n. [< L dis-, apart + ferre, carry] 1. a yielding in opinion, judgement, etc. 2. courteous respect

  11. In a rare act, Amy displayed deference in response to the disagreement with her English teacher.

  12. Word for the DAZED

  13. reprieve /ri prev’/ vt.[< Fr. reprendere, take back] 1. to postpone the ex-ecution of a condemned person 2. to give temporary relief to

  14. After getting brought to the office by Proctor Dave, LeAnn wanted the vice principal to reprieveher violation.

  15. Word for the DAZED

  16. gaunt /gônt/ adj. [<ME. gawnte] 1.very thin and bony; haggard, as from great hunger or age

  17. After three months of being imprisoned, John Proctor looked gaunt.

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