Scarlet Letter 2

Question 1

russet

Answer 1

reddish brown color

Question 2

depravity

Answer 2

moral corruption; wickedness

Question 3

epoch

Answer 3

an era marked by new developments or state of things

Question 4

ludicrous

Answer 4

ridiculous

Question 5

gilded

Answer 5

covered or highlighted with gold or something of a golden color

Question 6

pious

Answer 6

deeply religious; or falsely appearing to be good or moral

Question 7

warily

Answer 7

watchful, cautious, or alert

Question 8

plebeian

Answer 8

a commoner

Question 9

logos

Answer 9

reason that, in ancient Greek philosophy, is the controlling principle in the universe

Question 10

ethos

Answer 10

the characteristic spirit of a culture, era, or community as manifested in its beliefs & aspirations

Question 11

pathos

Answer 11

element of artistic experience that evokes pity or sympathy

Question 12

intricacy

Answer 12

marked by elaborately complex detail

Question 13

delve

Answer 13

to search for information

Question 14

solace

Answer 14

comfort in misery

Question 15

bathos

Answer 15

a sudden appearance of a silly idea or event in a book that is serious in tone

Question 16

contrive

Answer 16

to make in a skillful way

Question 17

gesticulate

Answer 17

to use hand motions while talking

Question 18

malice

Answer 18

desire to inflict harm or injury on another

Question 19

balk

Answer 19

to stop and refuse to proceed or do something specific

Question 20

dank

Answer 20

cold, damp