The Scarlet Letter Week 1 Flashcards
0
Q
Abate
A
V
To reduce in intensity or amount
1
Q
Abase
A
V
To degrade, to humiliate
2
Q
Abstruse
A
Adj
Difficult to understand, complex, concealed
3
Q
Acuity
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N
Sharpness of perception
4
Q
Affinity
A
N
A natural relationship, a likeness, a kinship
5
Q
Alacrity
A
N
Prompt and cheerful response
6
Q
Amenable
A
Adj
Open or willing to follow advice or suggestion; malleable
7
Q
Antipathy
A
N
A dislike or distaste
8
Q
Append
A
V
To add in a supplementary manner
9
Q
Arduous
A
Adj
Very difficult to accomplish or achieve; very demanding (task)
10
Q
Ascetic
A
Adj
Absent of luxury or indulgence, often for religious reasons
11
Q
Audacity
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N
Excessive boldness, rashness, daring
12
Q
Augury
A
N
An omen or prophesy
13
Q
Auspicious
A
Adj
Favorable
14
Q
Austere
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Adj
Strict; stern; unadorned
