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Scarlet Letter Vocab
Scarlet Letter Vocab
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English
11th Grade
10/07/2015

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Invariably
Definition
Not changing or capable of being changed; Static or constant
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Congenial
Definition
Agreeable, suitable, or pleasing in nature or character
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Inauspicious
Definition
Not promising success or favor
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Abashed
Definition
Ashamed or embarrassed
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Ignominy
Definition
Disgrace; Dishonor; Public contempt
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Visage
Definition
The face; Usually with reference to shape, features, or expression
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Impediment
Definition
Obstruction; Hindrance; Obstacle
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Remonstrance
Definition
A protest; An act of protesting
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Sagacity
Definition
Acuteness of mental discernment and soundness of judgement
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Tremulous
Definition
Characterized by the trembling of the body, as from fear, nervousness, or weakness
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Writhe
Definition
To twist the body about, or squirm, as in pain, violent effort, etc.
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Feign
Definition
To represent fictitiously; Put on an appearance of
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Retribution
Definition
Requital according to merits or deserts, especially for evil
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Commiseration
Definition
To feel of express sorrow or sympathy for; Empathize with; Pity
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Succor
Definition
Help; Relief; Aid; Assistance
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Inscrutable
Definition
Incapable of being investigated, analyzed, or scrutinized; Impenetrable
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Aver
Definition
To assert or affirm with confidence; Declare in a positive or peremptory manner
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Procure
Definition
To obtain or get by care, effort, or the use of special means
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Imbue
Definition
To impregnate or inspire, as with feelings, opinions, etc.
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Dearth
Definition
An inadequate supply; Scarcity; Lack
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Wan
Definition
Of an unnatural or sickly pallor; Lacking color
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Melancholy
Definition
A gloomy state of mind, especially when habitual or prolonged; Depression
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Scrutinized
Definition
To examine in detail with careful or critical attention
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Egotism
Definition
Excessive and objectionable reference to oneself in conversation or writing
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Tumult
Definition
Violent and noisy commotion or disturbance of a crowd or mob
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Ominous
Definition
Portending evil or harm; Threatening
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Importunate
Definition
Urgent or persistent in solicitation, sometimes annoyingly so
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Solace
Definition
Comfort in sorrow, misfortune, or trouble
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Wary
Definition
Watchful; Being on one’s guard against danger
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Repose
Definition
The state of reposing or being at rest; Sleep
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Odious
Definition
Deserving or causing hatred; Hateful; Detestable
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Antipathy
Definition
An instinctive contrariety or opposition in feeling
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Conjecture
Definition
Formation or expression of an opinion or theory without sufficient evidence for proof
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Awry
Definition
With a turn or twist to one side
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Malevolence
Definition
The quality, state, or feeling of wishing evil/harm to another
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Despondency
Definition
Depression of spirits from loss of courage or hope
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Abase
Definition
To reduce or lower as in rank, office, reputation, or estimation
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Precipice
Definition
A cliff with a vertical, nearly vertical, or overhanging face; Situation of great peril
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Purport
Definition
Purpose; Intention
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Derisively
Definition
Characterized by or expression derision; Contemptuous; Mocking
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Deleterious
Definition
Injurious to health
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Upbraided
Definition
To find fault with or reproach severely
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Incongruity
Definition
The quality or condition of being out of place, inconsistent, etc.
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Petulant
Definition
Moved to or showing sudden, impatient irritation, especially over some trifling annoyance
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Asperity
Definition
Harshness or sharpness of tone, temper, or manner
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Imputed
Definition
Estimated to have a certain cash value (even though no money has been credited)
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Vivacity
Definition
The quality/state of being lively and animated
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Misanthropy
Definition
Hatred, dislike, or distrust of humankind
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Satiating
Definition
Satisfied to the point of boredom
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Irrevocably
Definition
Not to be revoked or recalled; Unable to be repealed or annulled
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Mutability
Definition
Liable or subject to change or alteration
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Decorum
Definition
Dignified propriety of behavior, speech, dress, etc.
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Consternation
Definition
A sudden, alarming amazement or dread that results in utter confusion
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Indefatigable
Definition
Incapable of being tired out
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Audacity
Definition
Boldness or daring, especially with confident or arrogant disregard for personal safety
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Unscrupulous
Definition
Unrestrained by a moral or ethical consideration
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Repudiate
Definition
To reject as having no authority or binding force
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