Ch9- Scarlet Letter

Question 1

MATRONLY

Answer 1

(adj.) matured; dignified; stately

Question 2

VINDICATE

Answer 2

(v.) to clear, as from an accusation

Question 3

CONSIGNED

Answer 3

(v.) handed over; delivered

Question 4

ZEAL

Answer 4

(n.) fervor for a cause; eager desire

Question 5

DEACON

Answer 5

(n.) appointed or selected officer with defined duties

Question 6

FLOURISH

Answer 6

(v.) to brandish dramatically

Question 7

ACQUISITION

Answer 7

(n.) something aquired

Question 8

ORDAINED

Answer 8

(v.) to destine or predestine

Question 9

PROVIDENTIAL

Answer 9

(adj.) opportune, fortunate

Question 10

COUNTENANCED

Answer 10

(n.) to approve, support

Question 11

FAIN

Answer 11

(adv.) gladly, willingly

Question 12

PLASH

Answer 12

(n.) a gentle splash

Question 13

DELVING

Answer 13

(v.) to carry on extensive research

Question 14

EBB

Answer 14

(n.) flow back of tide

Question 15

MORSEL

Answer 15

(n.) something appetizing; treat or tidbit

Question 16

REVERENTIAL

Answer 16

(adj.) deep respect

Question 17

PIOUS

Answer 17

(adj.) earnest to fill religious obligations

Question 18

NOONTIDE

Answer 18

(n.) midday, noon; highest best point or part

Question 19

ERUDITION

Answer 19

(n.) knowledge acquired by study; research, etc.

Question 20

REFUTATION

Answer 20

(n.) disproof

Question 21

GUISE

Answer 21

(n.) general external appearance