Scarlet letter vocab

Question 1

edifice

Answer 1

a building, especially a large, imposing one

Question 2

venerable

Answer 2

accorded a great deal of respect, especially because of age, wisdom, or character.

Question 3

ominous

Answer 3

giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen;

Question 4

laudable

Answer 4

deserving praise and commendation

Question 5

indolent

Answer 5

wanting to avoid activity or exertion

Question 6

sagacious

Answer 6

quick and wise in understanding and judgment.

Question 7

obtuse

Answer 7

annoyingly insensitive or slow to understand

Question 8

alacrity

Answer 8

brisk and cheerful readiness

Question 9

evanescent

Answer 9

soon passing out of sight memory or existence

Question 10

ignominy

Answer 10

public shame or disgrace

Question 11

visage

Answer 11

a person’s facial expression

Question 12

countenance

Answer 12

a person’s face or facial expressions

Question 13

preternatural

Answer 13

beyond what is normal or natural

Question 14

cloister

Answer 14

an enclosed garden, usually surrounded by covered walkways.

Question 15

abate

Answer 15

to reduce in amount, degree, intensity,

Question 16

infamy

Answer 16

the state of being well known for some bad quality or deed.

Question 17

Congenial

Answer 17

(of a person) pleasant because of a personality, qualities, or interests that are similar to one’s own

Question 18

Expound

Answer 18

To present and explain a theory or idea systematically and in detail

Question 19

Sagacity

Answer 19

The quality of being sagacious; wisdom

Question 20

Lurid

Answer 20

very vivid in color, especially so as to create an unpleasant harsh or unnatural effect

Question 21

impunity

Answer 21

Exempting from punishment or freedom from the injurious consequences of an action

Question 22

Abash

Answer 22

to make someone feel embarrassed, disconcerted, or ashamed

Question 23

Vivify

Answer 23

to enliven or animate; to bring to life

Question 24

Progenitors

Answer 24

an ancestor or parent; a precursor

Question 25

Plebian

Answer 25

common or vulgar; relating to the common people

Question 26

Efficacy

Answer 26

the ability to produce a desired or intended result; effectiveness

Question 27

caprice

Answer 27

a sudden and unaccountable change of mood or behavior; Whim

Question 28

Gesticulation

Answer 28

A dramatic gesture used to emphasize or express something

Question 29

Enmity

Answer 29

the state or feeling of being actively opposed or hostile to someone or something; hatred

Question 30

Eminence

Answer 30

Fame or recognized superiority, especially within a particular sphere or profession; prominence

Question 31

Pristine

Answer 31

in it’s original condition; unspoiled or clean and fresh as if new

Question 32

Intrinsic

Answer 32

belonging naturally; essential; inherent

Question 33

imperious

Answer 33

Assuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering

Question 34

pallid

Answer 34

pale, typically because of poor health, lacking in vitality or interest.