Scarlet Letter 1-10 Flashcards
Pertains
Concerns; has to do with
Ponderous
Very heavy ; massive
Edifice
A building , especially a large and imposing one
Inauspicious
Not favorable ; not promising
Indubitably
Unquestionably
Heterodox
Unorthodox
Venerable
Impressive because of age or reputation
Ignominious
Shameful ; humiliating
Haughty
Proud in a disdainful way ; arrogant
Ignominy
Shame ; disgrace
Inferred
Drawn as conclusion
Disdainful
Proudly aloof ; scornful
Preternaturally
Supernaturally
Phantasmagoric
Of a rapidly changing series of images
Remonstrance
An objection ; a peak of protest
Visage
Face ; facial features
Manifest
Evident ; obvious
Heterogenous
Of different origins ; not of the same kind
Imperceptible
Not noticeable ; not observable
Sagacity
Wisdom
Eminent
Distinguished ; high in rank or position
Mien
A persons manner or bearing
Tremulous
Quivering ; trembling
Effectual
Likely to produce a desired result
Pervaded
Spread throughout
Amenable
Responsible ; willing to submit
Demeanor
Manner
Intimated
Hinted at
Peremptory
Undeniable ; final ; absolute
Efficacy
Effectiveness
Feigned
Pretended
Lurid
Sensational ; shocking
Annihilate
To destroy completely
Inscrutable
Mysterious ; incapable of being understood
Repugnance
Extreme distaste
Exhortation
A strong urging or pleading
Talisman
An object with magic power ; charm