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Scarlet Letter 1-4

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throng n, a large, densely packed crowd of people or animals
edifice n, a building, esp. a large, imposing one
invariably adv., in every case or on every occasion; always
sepulcher n, a small room or monument, cut in rock or built of stone, in which a dead person is laid or buried.
ponderous adj., slow and clumsy because of great weight
congenial adj., (of a person) pleasant because of personality, qualities, or interests that are similar to one’s own
inauspicious adj., not conducive to success; unpromising
physiognomy n, a person’s facial features or expression, esp. when regarded as indicative of character or ethnic origin
indubitable adj., too apparent to be doubted; unquestionable
demeanor n, outward behavior or bearing
impropriety n, a failure to observe standards or show due honesty or modesty; improper language, behavior, or character
malfactresses n, a woman who violates the law or does evil
haughty adj., arrogantly superior and disdainful
ignominy n, public shame or disgrace
penal adj., relating to, used for, or prescribing the punishment of offenders under the legal system
contumely n, insolent or insulting language or treatment
eminence n, fame or recognized superiority, esp. within a particular sphere or profession
peradventure adv., perhaps; n, uncertainly or doubt as to whether something is the case
pillory n, a wooden framework with holes for the head and hands, in which an offender was imprisoned and exposed to public abuse
tremulous adj., shaking or quivering slightly
peremptory adj., (esp. of a person’s manner or actions) insisting on immediate attention or obedience, esp. in a brusquely imperious way
efficacy n, the ability to produce a desired or intended result
expostulation n, the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
epoch n, a period of time in history or a person’s life, typically one marked by notable events or particular characteristics
besmirch v., damage the reputation of someone or something in the opinion of others
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