The Scarlet Letter Vocabulary List 1
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neonraindropps on September 15, 2010
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Sepulchers | Tomb or grave, a small room or monument, cut in rock or built of stone, in which a dead person is laid or buried. |
| Scourged | A whip used as an instrument of punishment. |
| Augured | To predict, especially from signs or omens; foretell |
| Physiognomies | A person's facial features or expression, especially when regarded as indicative of character or ethnic origin |
| Malefactress | A female lawbreaker or criminal |
| Ignominious | Deserving or causing public disgrace or shame |
| Wreaking | To inflict (as vengeance or punishment); to express (as anger or hatred) |
| Pillory | A wooden framework with holes for the head and hands, in which an offender was imprisoned and exposed to public abuse |
| Contumely | Insolent or insulting language or treatment |
| Phantasmagoric | Having to do with a fantastic sequence of haphazardly associative imagery, as seen in dreams or fever |
| Remonstrance | A forcefully reproachful protest |
| Intervolutions | Intertwining coils |
| Exhort | To strongly encourage or urge (someone) to do something |
| Tremulous | Shaking or quivering slightly |
| Requital | The act of making repayment, return as for an injury or for some friendly act |
| Infamy | Well known for some bad quality or deed |
| Sable | Black |
| Talisman | An object, typically an inscribed ring or stone, that is thought to have magic powers and to bring good luck. |
| Mountebank | A person who deceives others, especially in order to trick them out of their money |
| Emissary | A person sent on a special mission, usually as a diplomatic representative |
| Penitential | Relating to or expressing penance or regret |
| Emaciated | Thin, gaunt, rendown |
| Presentiments | An intuitive feeling about the future, especially one of bad nature |
| Efficacious | Successful in producing a desired or intended result; effective; capable; adequate |
| Impalpable | Not easily comprehended; intangible; incapable of being physically felt |
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