Scarlet Letter II Flashcards
Peremptory
Leaving no opportunity for denial or refusal; imperative
Gesticulation
Animated or excited gesture/motion
Caprice
A sudden, unpredictable change, as of one’s mind or the weather
Insidious
Intended to entrap of beguile; deceitful
Labyrinth
An intricate combination of paths or passages, difficult to reach the exit
Orthodox
Conforming to the approved ideology, beliefs, attitudes, conduct, ect.
Ethereal
Light, airy, or tenuous; extremely delicate, refined
Unobtrusive
Inconspicuous
Propensity
Natural inclination or tendency
Enigma
Puzzling or inexplicable occurrence or situation
Ludicrous
Causing laughter because of absurdity; ridiculous
Prolific
Producing offspring, youth, fruit, ect.
Inscrutable
Incapable of being investigated; not easily understood; mysterious
Heterogeneous
Different in kind; unlike; incongruous
Solace
Comfort in sorrow, misfortune, or trouble; alleviation of distress
Physiognomy
The face or countenance, especially as in index to the character
Countenance
Appearance, especially the look or expression of the face
Infamy
Extremely bad reputation as the result of criminal or outrageous behavior
Venerable
Commanding respect because of great age or impressive dignity
Edifice
A building, especially of large size of imposing appearance
Besmirch
To soil, tarnish, discolor; to detract from the honor or luster of
