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nathaniel hawthorne

vocabulary

QuestionAnswer
eminent distinguished
affinity Relationship by marriage or a natural attraction
congenial Having the same tastes, habits, or temperament
ardent Displaying or characterized by strong enthusiasm or devotion
fastidious Difficult to please
ineffaceably impossible to remove
odious arousing strong dislike, aversion, or intense displeasure.
invigorated to impart strength, or vitality , to animate
attributable To be able to relate to a particular cause or source
remonstrance An expression of protest, complaint
venerable Commanding respect by virtue of age, dignity, character, or position
bemoan To express disapproval of or regret for
dolefully mournful
quaff To drink (a beverage) heartily
iniquity A grossly immoral act
obstentatious intended to attract notice and impress others
semblance A representation
perturbation an unhappy or worried state
indecorous Lacking propriety or good taste
damask A rich patterned fabric
transient Remaining in a place only a brief time
repose calmness or tranquillity
imbibe To absorb or take in as if by drinking
festoons A string or garland
censure An expression of strong disapproval or harsh criticism
preternatural extraordinary
waggery A comical or whimsical remark or act
knell To ring slowly and solemnly
obstinacy being stubborn
Created by: gianna
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