Scarlet Letter Vocab Ch. 9-12 Flashcards
(31 cards)
What is the meaning of ‘Contagion’?
The communication of disease from one person to another by close contact.
Synonyms: Pestilence, Plague, Scourge, Contamination
What does ‘Zeal’ refer to?
Great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective.
Synonyms: Energy, passion, fervor
Who is an ‘Apothecary’?
A person who prepared and sold medicines and drugs.
Example: A pharmacist is an example of an apothecary.
What is ‘Deportment’?
A person’s behavior or manners.
Synonyms: Habits, mannerisms
What does ‘Advent’ mean?
The arrival of a notable person, thing, or event.
Example: Jesus was an advent, emergence.
What does it mean to ‘Scrutinize’?
Examine or inspect closely and thoroughly.
Synonym: Investigate
Who is a ‘Confidant’?
A person with whom one shares a secret or private matter, trusting them not to repeat it to others.
Synonym: Counselor
What is ‘Concord’?
Agreement or harmony between people or groups.
Synonyms: Treaty, consensus, unity
What does ‘Erudition’ refer to?
The quality of having or showing great knowledge or learning; scholarship.
Synonym: Intelligence
What does it mean to ‘Vilify’?
Speak or write about in an abusively disparaging manner.
Synonyms: Villainized, defame, slandered
What is an ‘Emissary’?
A person sent on a special mission, usually as a diplomatic representative.
Synonyms: Diplomat, ambassador
What does ‘Inimical’ mean?
Tending to obstruct or harm.
What is ‘Mirth’?
Amusement, especially as expressed in laughter.
Synonyms: Leisure, cheer
What does it mean to ‘Palliate’?
Make (a disease or its symptoms) less severe or unpleasant without removing the cause.
Synonyms: Alleviate, soothe
What is a ‘Vestment’?
A chasuble or other robe worn by the clergy or choristers during services.
Synonyms: Robe, garment
What does ‘Celestial’ mean?
Belonging or relating to heaven; heavenly, supremely good.
What is ‘Gait’?
A person’s manner of walking.
What does ‘Odious’ mean?
Extremely unpleasant; repulsive.
Repugnant
What is ‘Antipathy’?
A deep-seated feeling of dislike; aversion.
Anathema
What does ‘Abhorrence’ mean?
A feeling of repulsion; disgusted loathing.
Abominable, detestation
What does ‘Abstruse’ mean?
Difficult to understand; obscure.
Enigmatic
What does ‘Ethereal’ mean?
Extremely delicate and light in a way that seems too perfect for this world.
Fragile, delicate, spectral
What is a ‘Scourge’?
A person or thing that causes great trouble or suffering.
Bane
What is ‘Introspection’?
The examination or observation of one’s own mental and emotional processes.
Brooding
