Scarlet Letter Vocab 2 Flashcards
(25 cards)
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Profane
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unholy, irreligious, athiest
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Mountebank
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con man, trickster
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Scrupulous
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being strict, paying careful attention to details
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Sagacity
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wisdom
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To Vilify
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to slander, to bad-mouth, to speak ill
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Decorous
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proper behavior, manners
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To Bestow
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to give, award or a gift
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Repose
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rest, relaxation
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Machination
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plot, plans
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To Abase
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to reduce in rank, degrade
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Pristine
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unspoiled, perfect
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To Accost
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to greet, to say hi
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Propinquity
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nearness, closeness
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Dexterity
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skill, agility
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Petulant
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irritation
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Cadence
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rythym, beat
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To Mollify
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to soften, to calm down
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To Vex
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to annoy, irritate
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To Requite
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to repay, retaliate, avenge
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Probity
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honesty
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Mien
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manner, ones typical behavior
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Fortitude
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courage, strength
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Auditor
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listener, a hearer
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Venerable
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respected, admirable
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Necromancer
sorcerer, wizard
