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Scarlet Letter 1-4
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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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