Scarlet Letter: Chp. 1-8 Flashcards
1
Q
Ignominy
A
Public shame and disgrace; dishonor
2
Q
Iniquity
A
Gross unrighteousness; sin
3
Q
Flagrant
A
Glaringly offensive; outrageous
4
Q
Lieu
A
Place; stead
5
Q
Expound
A
Explain; set forth; state in detail
6
Q
Moment
A
Importance; weight; consequence
7
Q
Perpetrate
A
Commit or do a crime or fraud
8
Q
Singular
A
Extraordinary; unusal
9
Q
Amenable
A
Open to influence or suggestion
10
Q
Efficacy
A
Power to produce the effect wanted
11
Q
Retribution
A
A deserved punishment
12
Q
Infamy
A
Public disgrace
13
Q
Commiserate
A
Feel or express sorrow for another’s suffering
14
Q
Revile
A
Call bad names; abuse with words
15
Q
Succor
A
Help or aid
