Scarlet Letter Vocab Flashcards
1
Q
Extort
A
To extract or get by force
2
Q
Exemplary
A
Serving as a model, worth imitating
3
Q
Haughty
A
Arrogant
4
Q
Heterodox
A
Outside of what is expected or required
5
Q
Heterogeneous
A
Composed of different elements, people
6
Q
Ignominy
A
Shame
7
Q
Imminent
A
About to happen
8
Q
Inauspicious
A
Unfortunate, unfavourable
9
Q
Inimical
A
Hostile, in opposition
10
Q
Iniquity
A
Sin
11
Q
Inscrutable
A
Incapable of seeing or perceiving
12
Q
Malicious
A
Evil, of evil intent
13
Q
Obscure
A
Partially clouded or unclear
14
Q
Ponderous
A
Extraordinarily large and heavy
15
Q
Potency
A
Effectiveness
16
Q
Premeditated
A
Thought through prior
17
Q
Propensity
A
Inclination or talent
18
Q
Sagacity
A
Wisdom, being keen in sense of judgment
19
Q
Scurrilous
A
Coarse, vulgar
20
Q
Talisman
A
Good luck token or symbol
21
Q
Veneration
A
Extraordinary respect or admiration
22
Q
Enigma
A
A mystery
