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Scarlet Letter
Week 6
20
English
11th Grade
10/12/2006

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ascetic
Definition
leading a life of self-discipline for spirtual benifits
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superfluous
Definition
more than required
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voluptuous
Definition
full of delight or pleasure, especially that of the senses
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steadfast
Definition
fixed, not changing
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revile
Definition
to abuse verbally
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succor
Definition
help, to give assistance in time of want
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malice
Definition
desire to harm others or see others suffer
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trifles
Definition
something of little importance
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imbibed
Definition
to absorb or take in by drinking
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shrill
Definition
high-pitched and piercing tone
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callous
Definition
emotionally hardened
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piety
Definition
the state of religious devotion to God
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vulgar
Definition
of or associated with the great masses of people
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grotesque
Definition
ludicrous distortion in appearance or manner
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averred
Definition
to affirm positively; declare
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rank
Definition
growing wildly
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rustic
Definition
pertaining to the country life
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russet
Definition
reddish brown homespun cloth
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mutability
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ability to change
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medium
Definition
middle man; agency through which something takes place
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