Scarlet Letter Vocab 20-21
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15 terms
Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 blackguard | disreputable man |
| dissolute | lacking morals |
| impiety | lack of religious respect |
| irrefragable | indisputable |
| obeisance | showing respect, deference, or homage |
| potentate | powerful person |
| tarry | covered in tar |
| animadversion | unflattering criticism; unkind remark |
| aqua-vitae | hard liquor, probably whiskey; literally "water of life" |
| countenanced | condoned; given approval for |
| deportment | manner of behavior |
| depredations | robbery; plunder |
| festal | festive; related to festivals |
| lees | dregs; the solid settlings in the bottom of a container of an alcoholic drink |
| probity | integrity; honesty |
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