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The Scarlet Letter

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rotund rotund (adjective): Plump, round, or full-bodied in shape; often used to describe a person's physical appearance or voice (e.g., a rotund figure or a rotund, booming voice).
capricious capricious (adjective): Characterized by sudden, unpredictable changes in mood, behavior, or decisions without any clear reason; fickle or impulsive.
effervescent effervescent (adjective): Giving off bubbles or gas (like a carbonated drink); figuratively describes a person or personality that is vivacious, lively, dynamic, and full of high spirits.
floridly floridly (adverb): Done in an excessively intricate, elaborate, or overly decorated manner; can also describe speaking/writing with flowery language or possessing a reddish, flushed complexion.
abase abase (verb): To lower, degrade, or humiliate someone's status, dignity, or self-respect through actions or words.
imbibe imbibe (verb): To drink or swallow a liquid (traditionally alcohol); figuratively, to absorb, take in, or assimilate ideas, knowledge, or cultural influences.
deleterious deleterious (adjective): Causing severe harm, damage, or subtle injury over time to health, well-being, or progress.
impugn impugn (verb): To challenge, dispute, or call into question the truth, validity, honesty, or integrity of a motive or statement.
tone tone (noun): The general mood, atmosphere, or attitude conveyed by a piece of writing, a speaker's voice, or a place; in literary analysis, it reflects the author's attitude toward the subject matter or audience.
gaunt gaunt (adjective): Excessively thin, bony, and angular, usually as a result of suffering, extreme hunger, severe illness, or age; desolate and bleak in appearance.
jollity jollity (adjective/noun): A state or feeling of lively, high-spirited celebration, merriment, and joyous festivities.
inveterate inveterate (adjective): Having a particular habit, activity, or interest that is long-established and deeply ingrained, making it unlikely or impossible to change.
pallor pallor (noun): An unnatural, unhealthy paleness of the skin, typically caused by illness, shock, fear, or emotional distress.
wan wan (adjective): Pale, dim, and giving the impression of illness, fatigue, or exhaustion; lacking intensity or enthusiasm (e.g., a wan smile).
vagrant vagrant (noun/adjective): A person who wanders from place to place without a permanent home or steady job; as an adjective, living a nomadic or unsettled lifestyle.
loquacious loquacious (adjective): Tending to talk a great deal; extremely garrulous or talkative.
malleable malleable (adjective): Capable of being reshaped, extended, or hammered without breaking (especially metals); figuratively, easily influenced, persuaded, or trained by external forces.
blighted blighted (adjective/verb): Damaged, spoiled, or destroyed; in botany, infected with a disease that causes plants to wither and die; metaphorically refers to something impaired by severe hardship or bad fortune.
sagacious sagacious (adjective): Possessing or showing keen mental discernment, sound judgment, and deep practical wisdom; shrewd and insightful.
precipice precipice (noun): A very steep, tall, or overhanging cliff or rock face; figuratively, a precarious or dangerous situation on the verge of disaster or ruin.
stalwart stalwart (adjective/noun): Unwavering, loyal, reliable, and hardworking; physically strong and sturdy in structure or build.
abate abate (verb): To become less intense, violent, severe, or widespread; to reduce in amount, degree, or intensity.
placid placid (adjective): Calm, peaceful, and unruffled; not easily irritated, upset, or excited.
oblivion oblivion (noun): The state of being completely forgotten, destroyed, or unremembered; an unconscious state where one is unaware of what is happening around them.
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