The Scarlet Letter Week 6 Flashcards

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Obscure

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Adj

Difficult to see; vague

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Mollify

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V

To soothe or to appease; to assuage

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Obtuse

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Adj

Dull of mind, insensitive, stupid

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3
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Obviates

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V

Makes unnecessary, prevents as a result of anticipating

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4
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Odious

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Adj

Deserving hate or contempt

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5
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Ominous

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Adj

Threatening

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6
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Palliate

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V

To ease pain, guilt, or intensity

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7
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Pallor

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N

Extreme paleness usually relating to the face

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Palpable

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Adj

Tangible, perceptible, easily noticeable

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Penitent

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Adj

Showing or feeling regret for wrongdoing, repentant

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Petty

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Adj

Small and insignificant

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Petulant

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Adj

Unreasonably touchy or irritable

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12
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Piety

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N

Devotion and reverence to God

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13
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Placid

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Adj

Peaceful, calm

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Plaintive

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Adj

Mournful and expressing sorrow

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