Scarlet Letter Vocab Words

Question 1

Theocracy

Answer 1

Government ruled by or subject to religious authority (a church state)

Question 2

Edifice

Answer 2

Large, imposing building

Question 3

Inauspicious

Answer 3

Unfavorable

Question 4

Venerable

Answer 4

Worthy of praise

Question 5

Physiognomy

Answer 5

Facial features

Question 6

Infamy

Answer 6

Disgrace

Question 7

Abashed

Answer 7

Taken aback

Question 8

Ignominy (Ignominious)

Answer 8

Humiliation

Question 9

Iniquity

Answer 9

Wickedness

Question 10

Evanescent

Answer 10

Ephemeral, short-lived, likely to vanish or disappear

Question 11

Visage

Answer 11

Face

Question 12

Countenance

Answer 12

Appearence

Question 13

Scaffold

Answer 13

A platform used for public execution or punishment

Question 14

Pillory

Answer 14

Rack with holes for head and hands

Question 15

Contumely

Answer 15

Rudeness or contempt arising from arrogance

Question 16

Preternaturally

Answer 16

Abnormally, supernaturally

Question 17

Heterogeneous

Answer 17

Different in kind, unlike

Question 18

Abate

Answer 18

Lessen, diminish

Question 19

Keen

Answer 19

Marked by sharp or quick intelligence

Question 20

Sojourn

Answer 20

Brief or temporary stay

Question 21

Mien

Answer 21

Manner of carrying oneself

Question 22

Sagacity

Answer 22

Shrewd, extremely perceptive

Question 23

Expound

Answer 23

To explain in detail, to elucidate

Question 24

Plaintive

Answer 24

mournful, sad

Question 25

Lurid

Answer 25

Shocking, sensationed

Question 26

Quell

Answer 26

Suppress, pacify, quiet

Question 27

Rebuke

Answer 27

Sharp reprimand

Question 28

Avenge

Answer 28

Get revenge

Question 29

Efficacy

Answer 29

Effectiveness

Question 30

Feign

Answer 30

Pretend

Question 31

Retibution

Answer 31

Something given or demanded in repayment

Question 32

Progenitor

Answer 32

A direct ancestor

Question 33

Anathema

Answer 33

Curse

Question 34

Matronly

Answer 34

Characteristic of a fully mature woman

Question 35

Faculties

Answer 35

Any of the powers and capabilities possessed by the human mind

Question 36

Zeal

Answer 36

Passon, fervor

Question 37

Deportment

Answer 37

Manner of personal conduct, behavior

Question 38

Elixir

Answer 38

A substance believed to maintain life indefinitely

Question 39

Fervent

Answer 39

Passionate zealous

Question 40

Parochial

Answer 40

1) related to a parish | 2) Narrow in outlook; provincial

Question 41

Entreaties

Answer 41

Earnest requests

Question 42

Orthodox

Answer 42

Adhering to what is commonly accepted

Question 43

Erudition

Answer 43

Learning acquired by study

Question 44

Diabolical

Answer 44

Characteristic of the devil, satonic

Question 45

propagate

Answer 45

Reproduce

Question 46

Conjoined

Answer 46

Joined together, united

Question 47

Ghastly

Answer 47

inspiring shock, revulsion, or horror

Question 48

Odious

Answer 48

Repugnant, detestable

Question 49

Veneration

Answer 49

Profound respect or reverance

Question 50

Ethereal

Answer 50

Light and insubstantial, intangible, delicate, heavenly

Question 51

Penance

Answer 51

A voluntary act of self-mortification or devotion expressing sorrow or sin

Question 52

Admonish

Answer 52

To caution, warn

Question 53

Zenith

Answer 53

1) The point on the celestial sphere that is directly above the observer 2) The point of culmination the peak

Question 54

Portent

Answer 54

An indication or omen of something about to happen

Question 55

Scurrilous

Answer 55

Vulgar, indecent

Question 56

Accost

Answer 56

Approach

Question 57

Austerity

Answer 57

Plainness

Question 58

Speculation

Answer 58

Contemplation or consideration of a subject

Question 59

Stigmatized

Answer 59

Branded or characterized as disgraceful

Question 60

Acquiescing

Answer 60

To comply or agree without protest

Question 61

Propinquity

Answer 61

Nearness

Question 62

Implore

Answer 62

To beg

Question 63

Sedulous

Answer 63

Diligent

Question 64

Ominous (ominously)

Answer 64

Suggestion thats something bad is going to happen

Question 65

Upbraid

Answer 65

Scold

Question 66

Enigma

Answer 66

Mystery, puzzle

Question 67

Scintillating

Answer 67

Sparking, glistening

Question 68

Loquacity

Answer 68

Talkativeness

Question 69

Despondency

Answer 69

Dejection, loss of hope

Question 70

Spectre

Answer 70

A ghostly apparition, a haunting or disturbing image

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Malevolent

Answer 71

Wishing evil or harm to others, malicious

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Obscure

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Faintly perceptible and lacking in clear boundaries

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Sanctity

Answer 73

Sacredness

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Denizens

Answer 74

Inhabitant

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Prattle

Answer 75

To charter, babble

Question 76

Vessel

Answer 76

A hollow container

Question 77

Gable

Answer 77

A triangular architectural section

Question 78

Blasphemous

Answer 78

To speak of god (or other sacred entity) in an irreverent, impious manner

Question 79

Transitory

Answer 79

Temporary, fleeting

Question 80

Decorum

Answer 80

Showing appropriate behavior

Question 81

Obeisance

Answer 81

Submissive behavior (such as bowing) to show respect to another person

Question 82

Malignity

Answer 82

Disposed to evil, intense ill will

Question 83

Quietude

Answer 83

The state of being quite, tranquility

Question 84

Unwonted

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Unusual, rare

Question 85

Posterity

Answer 85

Descendants

Question 86

Clarion

Answer 86

Loud and clear

Question 87

Dell

Answer 87

A small wooded valley

Question 88

Repudiate

Answer 88

Cost off publicly

Question 89

Escutcheon

Answer 89

Shield with a coat of arms

Question 90

Sable

Answer 90

The color black as in heraldry or mourning