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Scarlet Letter Vocabulary
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English
11th Grade
11/04/2009

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Edifice(n)
Definition
A building
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Inauspicious(n)
Definition
Used to describe negative, unfavorable and harmful influences as well as unsuccessful results.
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Physiognomies(n)
Definition
the study of character analysis through physical features.
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Augured(n)
Definition
Priests that determines whether the Gods approved or disapproved a future deed.
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Indubitably(adv)
Definition
In a manner that leaves no possibility for doubt
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Venerable(adj)
Definition
profoundly honored
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Sumptuary(adj)
Definition
regulating or controlling a personal behavior
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Evanescent(adj)
Definition
tending to vanish like vapor
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Ignominy(n)
Definition
Shame: state of dishonor
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Penal(adj)
Definition
serving as or designed to propose punishment
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Contumely(n)
Definition
abuse: a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
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Phantasmagoric(n)
Definition
characterized by fantastic imagery and incongruous juxtapositions
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Remonstrance(n)
Definition
expostulation: the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
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Eminence(n)
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a position of prominence or superiority
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Demeanor(n)
Definition
behavior towards other: outward manner
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Tempestuous(adj)
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relating to a tempest: turbulent and stormy
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Expostulation(n)
Definition
Remonstration: the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
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