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Scarlet Letter Vocab Quiz 2
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30
Language - English
11th Grade
01/08/2009

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Inauspicious
Definition
Not favorable
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Visage
Definition
Face or appearance, specifically refering to the physical features
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Austerity
Definition
Sternness or severity of manner
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Firmament
Definition
The heavens or sky, referred to as a tangible object
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Trammeled
Definition
To withhold the freedom of action, to stop or impede
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Languor
Definition
Tiredness or being without energy, or in low spirits
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Abstruse
Definition
Difficult to understand
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Decorously
Definition
In a well mannered, well fashioned fashion
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Acquiesce
Definition
To comply grudgingly
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Audacity
Definition
Boldness, courageous and fearless
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Paramour
Definition
A male mistress
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Imperious
Definition
Demanding power without any justification, also arrogant
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Repine
Definition
To fret or express discontent. To sulk or complain
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Paramour
Definition
A male mistress
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Lurid
Definition
Clear or vivid in color
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Imperious
Definition
Assuming power without any justification. Arrogantly
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Dauntless
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Fearless and determined
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Odious
Definition
unpleasant or repulsive
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Somnambulism
Definition
Sleepwalking
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Precocity
Definition
Occurring before the natural time. Maturing early or developing specific traits early
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Inured
Definition
TO become accustomed to
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Rotund
Definition
Round
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Evanescent
Definition
Quickly passing out of sight or thought
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Gesticulate
Definition
TO use gestures rather than words
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Ethereal
Definition
Being extremely light in an unworldly way. Heavenly or spiritual
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Iniquity
Definition
Immoral obviously immoral or grossly unfair behavior
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Acrid
Definition
Having a horrible taste or smell
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Swarthy
Definition
Dark skinned
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Balk
Definition
to hessitate or be unwilling to accept an idea
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