The Scarlet Letter 1 Flashcards
to reduce in intensity
SYNONYMS: decrease, diminish, lessen, reduce
abate
difficult to understand,recondite, concealed
SYNONYMS: complicated, complex
abstruse
sharpness of perception
SYNONYMS: on point
acuity
a likeness, a natural relationship, a kinship
SYNONYMS: empathy for, fellow feeling of
affinity
prompt and cheerful response
SYNONYMS: celerity, enthusiasm, readiness
alacrity
open to or willing to follow advice or suggestion, tractable, malleable
SYNONYMS: docile, obedient
amenable
very difficult to accomplish or to achieve, very demanding (task)
SYNONYMS: very hard
arduous
excessive boldness, rashness, daring
SYNONYMS: cheek, gall, brave, courage, dares to
audacity
an omen or prophecy
SYNONYMS: prediction, sign, dangerous sign
augury
strict, stern; unadorned, ascetic
SYNONYMS: severe
austere
kindness, generosity, charity
SYNONYMS: kind, nice
benevolence
not causing harm, of gentile disposition, beneficial
SYNONYMS:harmless
benign
fleeting; impermanent
SYNONYMS: fugitive, transient, temporary, vanishing
evanescent
state of refinement, member of the upper class or gentry SYNONYMS: politeness, good manners
gentility
disgraceful or dishonorable conduct
SYNONYMS: disgrace, shame, embarrassment
ignominy
