scarlet letter 8 vocab

Question 1

Interposition

Answer 1

the act of intervening; placing something between two things.

Question 2

Providential

Answer 2

occurring at a favorable time; opportune or fortunate

Question 3

opportune

Answer 3

convenient for a particular situation; timely

Question 4

Inimical

Answer 4

Hostile, unfriendly, or harmful

Question 5

Odious

Answer 5

Extremely unpleasant; repulsive

Question 6

Implicitly

Answer 6

In a way that is not directly expressed; implied

Question 7

Antipathy

Answer 7

A deep-seated feeling of dislike; or aversion

Question 8

Abhorrence

Answer 8

A feeling of repulsion or disgust; loathing

Question 9

Presentiments

Answer 9

A feeling that something, especially something bad, is about to happen; a premonition

Question 10

Machinations

Answer 10

Scheming or crafty plots, especially with evil intent

Question 11

Introspection

Answer 11

the examination of one’s own thoughts and feelings

Question 12

Somnambulism

Answer 12

The condition of sleep walking; walking while asleep.

Question 13

Inextricable

Answer 13

Impossible to disentangle or separate; inseparable

Question 14

Expiation

Answer 14

The act of making amends or reparation for guilt or wrongdoing

Question 15

Pristine

Answer 15

In it’s original condition; clean or unspoiled

Question 16

Despotic

Answer 16

Of or typical of a despot; tyrannical

Question 17

Effluence

Answer 17

A flowing out;; an emanation

Question 18

Obviated

Answer 18

Removed a need or difficulty; prevented

Question 19

Propinquity

Answer 19

The state of being close to someone or something; proximity

Question 20

Sedulous

Answer 20

showing dedication and diligence; hard-working