Scarlet Letter 1 Flashcards
Sepulcher
A tomb, grave, or burial place
Prate
To talk excessively and pointlessly; to babble
Progenitor
A biologically related ancestor; originates of something
Ignominy
Disgrace; dishonor; public contempt
Torpid
Inactive or sluggish
Sagacious
Having or showing acute mental discernment; shrewd
Alacrity
Cheerful readiness, promptness, or willingness
Eulogy
A speech or writing in praise of a person of thing, especially a set oration in honor of a deceased person
Visage
The face, usually with reference to shape, feature, or expression
Patriarch
The head male of a family
Expatiate
Mentally wandering
Philanthropist
A person who practice philanthropy: concern for human welfare
Stalwart
Strongly and stoutly built
Esoteric
Understood by or meant for only the select few who have special knowledge or interest
Fastidious
Excessively particular, critical, or demanding