The Scarlet Letter Week 6 Flashcards
0
Q
Obscure
A
Adj
Difficult to see; vague
1
Q
Mollify
A
V
To soothe or to appease; to assuage
2
Q
Obtuse
A
Adj
Dull of mind, insensitive, stupid
3
Q
Obviates
A
V
Makes unnecessary, prevents as a result of anticipating
4
Q
Odious
A
Adj
Deserving hate or contempt
5
Q
Ominous
A
Adj
Threatening
6
Q
Palliate
A
V
To ease pain, guilt, or intensity
7
Q
Pallor
A
N
Extreme paleness usually relating to the face
8
Q
Palpable
A
Adj
Tangible, perceptible, easily noticeable
9
Q
Penitent
A
Adj
Showing or feeling regret for wrongdoing, repentant
10
Q
Petty
A
Adj
Small and insignificant
11
Q
Petulant
A
Adj
Unreasonably touchy or irritable
12
Q
Piety
A
N
Devotion and reverence to God
13
Q
Placid
A
Adj
Peaceful, calm
14
Q
Plaintive
A
Adj
Mournful and expressing sorrow
