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TSL CH 5-7

Scarlet Letter CH 5-7

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ascetic a person who leads an austerely simply life, especially one who abstains from the normal pleasures of life. adj., exceedingly strict or severe in religious exercises or self-mortification.
assimilate to take in and incorporate as one’s own
cabalistic of or related to a small group of secret plotters, as against a government or person in authority
contumaciously stubbornly rebellious; willfully and obstinately disobedient
dexterity skill or adroitness in using the hands or body; agility
enmity a feel or condition of hostility; hatred; ill will; animosity
gall bitterness of spirit
imbue to fill or inspire, as with feelings, opinions, etc.; to saturate or fill with moisture, color, etc.
imperious domineering in a haughty manner; overbearing
inscrutable incapable of being investigated, analyzed, or scrutinized
insidious intended to entrap; stealthily treacherous or deceitful
intangible not tangible; incapable of being perceived by the sense of touch
lurid gruesome, horrible, revolting
martyrdom extreme suffering; torment
morbid suggesting an unhealthy mental state or attitude; unwholesomely gloomy
panoply a wide-ranging and impressive array or display; a complete suit of armor
placidity pleasantly calm or peaceful; tranquil; serene
progenitors a biologically related ancestor; a person or thing that serves as a model
query a question; an inquiry
requite to make repayment or return for (service, benefits, etc.); to make retaliation for
Created by: mrsmorine
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