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Scarlet Letter
Week 9
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English
11th Grade
11/08/2006

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catechism
Definition
book giving a brief summary of the basic principles of Christianity in q&a form
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bedizen
Definition
to ornament or dress in a showy or gaudy manner
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temporal
Definition
of or relating to the material world; worldly
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warily
Definition
on guard; watchful
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pious
Definition
having or exhibiting religious reverence; devout
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proximity
Definition
closeness; nearness
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dusky
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characterized by little or inadequate light; shadowy
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indefeasible
Definition
not to be defeated
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endowed
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to equip or supply with a talent or quality
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emaciated
Definition
to make or become extremely thin, especially as a result of starvation
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gait
Definition
particular way or manner of moving on foot
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import
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importance
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vehemence
Definition
characterized by forcefulness of expression or intensity of emotion or conviction; fervid
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unobtrusive
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not undesirably noticeable or blatant; inconspicuous
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baggage
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impudent girl or woman
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appellation
Definition
name, title, or designation
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kindred
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group of related persons, as a clan or tribe
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faculties
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any of the powers or capacities possessed by the human mind
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pursuance
Definition
carrying out or putting into effect; prosecution
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chirurgical
Definition
surgical
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