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Scarlet Letter Vocabulary
Vocabulary taken directly from the novel "The Scarlet Letter" by Nathaniel Hawthorne
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English
11th Grade
09/15/2009

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Abash (verb)
Definition
to astonish, alter, to destroy the self-possession or self confidence of
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Amenable (adj.)
Definition
Liable, to be brought to account; answerable
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Augur (verb)
Definition
a tool for boring holes in wood, consisting of a shank with a crossfire handle for turning a central tapered screw and a pair of cutting lips.
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Auspicious (adj.)
Definition
Affording a favorable auspice; propitious
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Congenial (adj.)
Definition
having the same nature, disposition, or tastes; kindred
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Contumely (adv.)
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Rude language or treatment arising from haughtiness and contempt; also an instance of such language or treatment.
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Demeanor (noun)
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outward behavior
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Discerning (adj.)
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revealing insight and understanding
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Deportment (noun)
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Behavior, conduct
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Edifice (noun)
Definition
building, a large building
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