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Scarlet Letter Vocabulary
Vocabulary from The Scarlet Letter
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English
10th Grade
01/08/2006

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Pomp
Definition
Dignified or magnificent display.
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Amenable
Definition
Responsive to advice, authority, or suggestion
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Imbibing
Definition
To absorb or take in as if by drinking
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Phantasmagoric
Definition
Fantastic imagery as represented in art.
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Merriment
Definition
High-spirited fun and enjoyment
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Ludicrous
Definition
amusing or laughable through obvious absurdity
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Imperious
Definition
characteristic of one of eminent rank or attainments.
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Melancholy
Definition
Depressed in spirit
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Heirlooms
Definition
a piece of property that descends to the heir as an inseparable part of an inheritance of real property.
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Eldritch
Definition
Weird, Eerie
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•Averred
Definition
to affirm positively, declare
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Tithing men
Definition
a peace officer, an under constable. Men appointed to keep order.
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• Ail
Definition
to feel ill or have pain
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Bedizen
Definition
to ornament or dress in a showy or gaudy manner
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Anon
Definition
at another time, later, soon, in a short time.
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Physiognomy
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the art of judging human character from facial features. Insight based on facial features.
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Ebb
Definition
A period of decline or diminution
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Commodiousness
Definition
Spatial largeness (especially inside a building)
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Parishioner
Definition
A member of a parish
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Conjurer
Definition
One that performs magic tricks; a magician.
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Sabbath
Definition
a day of rest and worship
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Akin
Definition
1. Of the same kin
2. Having a similar quality or character
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Askance
Definition
1. With disapproval, suspicion, distrust
2. With a sideways glance
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Bespatter
Definition
Spot, splash, or soil
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Inimical
Definition
1. Injurious, or harmful in effect; adverse
2. Unfriendly; hostile
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Somniferous
Definition
Inducing sleep; soporific
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Hitherto
Definition
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time.
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Purport
Definition
To have the intention of doing; purpose.
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Introspection
Definition
Contemplation of one's own thoughts, feelings, and sensations; self-examination.
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Unamiable
Definition
morose; ill-natured; repulsive.
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Odious
Definition
Arousing or meriting strong dislike, aversion, or intense displeasure
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Zenith
Definition
upper region of the sky
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Annihilate
Definition
to destroy completely
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Pulpit
Definition
An elevated platform or stand used in preaching or conducting a religious service
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Scurrilous
Definition
Expressed in vulgar, coarse, and abusive language
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Jest
Definition
a playful or amusing act- a prank
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Irksomeness
Definition
annoyance; irritation; exasperation
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Gibe
Definition
a taunting or sarcastic remark
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Stigmatize
Definition
to set some mark of disgrace or infamy upon .
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Effluence
Definition
the action or process of flowing out.
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Precipice
Definition
a cliff with a vertical, nearly vertical, or overhanging face
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wiry
Definition
of or resembling wire, being lean, supple, or vigorous
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fiend
Definition
a person of great wickedness, devil; a person extremely devoted to a pursuit, fanatic.
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bane
Definition
killer, slayer; a source of harm or ruin.
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accost
Definition
to approach or speak in an aggressive or challenging way.
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Usurp
Definition
to seize and hold by force or without right; to take the place of by force.
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Sedulous
Definition
Persevering and constant in effort or application
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Betoken
Definition
To be or give a sign or portent of.
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Dexterity
Definition
Skill and grace in physical movement, especially in the use of the hands.
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Heretofore
Definition
Up to the present time; previously
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Petulant
Definition
Unreasonably irritable or ill-tempered; peevish
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Scrofula
Definition
Tubercular condition of lymph glands
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Apostle Eliot
Definition
John Eliot, First missionary to the Indians who used their language
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Flitting
Definition
To move about rapidly and nimbly.
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Wayfarer
Definition
One who travels, especially on foot.
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Babble
Definition
The streamlet kept up a babble, kind, quiet, soothing, but melancholy
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Haggard
Definition
He looked haggard and feeble, and betrayed a nerveless despondency in his air
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Multitudinous
Definition
Very numerous; existing in great numbers.
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Picturesqueness
Definition
Strikingly expressive or vivid.
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Mollified
Definition
To lessen in intensity; temper.
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Gesticulating
Definition
To say or express by gestures
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Blasphemous
Definition
grossly irreverent toward what is held to be sacred
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Obeisance
Definition
an attitude of courtesy and honor
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Eccentricities
Definition
Deviation from the normal or expected
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Pious
Definition
Having or exhibiting religious reverence
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Irrefragable
Definition
Impossible to dispute
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Languor
Definition
Lack of physical or mental energy
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Effervescence
Definition
High spirits or animation
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Buckler
Definition
A small, round shield either carried or worn on the arm.
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Ochre
Definition
A moderate orange yellow, from moderate or deep orange to moderate or strong yellow
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Unbenignantly
Definition
without sarcasm or condescension
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Animadversion
Definition
Strong Criticism
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Gait
Definition
A particular way or manner of moving on foot.
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Contiguous
Definition
Sharing an edge or boundary, neighboring, or adjacent.
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Indefatigable
Definition
Incapable or seemingly incapable of being fatigued; tireless.
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Effervescence
Definition
To show spirits or animation
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Disquietude
Definition
a state of being worried or in unease, and anxiety anxiety.
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Necromancer
Definition
The practice of supposedly communicating with the spirits of the dead in order to predict the future
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Motto
Definition
: A brief statement used to express a principle, goal, or ideal.
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Epoch
Definition
A particular period of history, especially one considered remarkable or noteworthy
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Celestial
Definition
Of or relating to the sky or the heavens
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Merit
Definition
Superior quality or worth; excellence
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Mournful
Definition
Feeling or expressing sorrow or grief; sorrowful
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Magistrate
Definition
A local member of the judiciary having limited jurisdiction, especially in criminal cases
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Fain
Definition
Happily; gladly
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