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Scarlet Letter Vocabulary
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42
Literature
11th Grade
10/29/2008

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surveyor
Definition
one that surveys;to examine as to condition, situation, or value : appraise
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sagaciously
Definition
discerning
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eulogium
Definition
high praise
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witticism
Definition
a cleverly witty and often biting or ironic remark
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jollity
Definition
the quality or state of being jolly : merriment
2British : a festive gathering
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phosphorescent
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2 : having an enduring luminescence without sensible heat
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dotage
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a state or period of senile decay marked by decline of mental poise and alertness
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coadjutors
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one who works together with another : assistant
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tenement
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house used as a dwelling : residence b: apartment , flat c: tenement house
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unction
Definition
exaggerated, assumed, or superficial earnestness of language or manner : unctuousness
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florid
Definition
tinged with red : ruddy
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contrivance
Definition
an artificial arrangement or development/ not appearing as they actually are
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quaver
Definition
1 : tremble
2 : trill
3 : to utter sound in tremulous tones
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clarion
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a medieval trumpet with clear shrill tones
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lieu
Definition
instead;in place of
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tinge
Definition
to affect or modify in character
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sufficed
Definition
to meet or satisfy a need : be sufficient
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nonentity
Definition
a person or thing of little consequence or significance
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gourmandism
Definition
one who is excessively fond of eating and drinking
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expiate
Definition
to put an end to
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palate
Definition
: a usually intellectual taste or liking b: the sense of taste
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inveterately
Definition
firmly established by long persistence 2 : confirmed in a habit : habitual <
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innate
Definition
belonging to the essential nature of something : inherent
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uncouth
Definition
lacking in polish and grace : rugged
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mahogany
Definition
the wood of any of various chiefly tropical trees (family Meliaceae, the mahogany family): a (1): the durable yellowish-brown to reddish-brown usually moderately hard and heavy wood of a West Indian tree (Swietenia mahagoni) that is widely used for cabinetwork and fine finish work
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stalwart
Definition
marked by outstanding strength and vigor of body, mind, or spirit
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esoteric
Definition
limited to a small circle
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condescension
Definition
voluntary descent from one's rank or dignity in relations with an inferior
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esoteric
Definition
limited to a small circle
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blazoned
Definition
to publish widely : proclaim
2 a: to describe (heraldic or armorial bearings) in technical terms b: to represent (armorial bearings) in drawing or engraving
3 a: display b: deck , adorn
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vogue
Definition
a period of popularity
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anato
Definition
a red dye from central America
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bale
Definition
a large closely pressed package of merchandise bound and usually wrapped
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dutiable
Definition
subject to a duty (tax)
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edifice
Definition
a large or massive structure;building
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effusion
Definition
unrestrained expression of words or feelings
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magnate
Definition
person of rank, power, influence, or distinction
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dearth
Definition
scarcity
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founder
Definition
to become submerged : sink
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antiquarian
Definition
study of ancient times/ historian
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inquisition
Definition
a judicial or official inquiry or examination usually before a jury ; also : the finding of the jury
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cogitating
Definition
to ponder or meditate on usually intently / to think about
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