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vocab for Scarlet Letter chapters 13-24

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abhorrence (noun)one that is disgusting, loathsome, or repellent
antipathy (noun)a strong feeling of aversion or repugnance
austerity (noun)the quality of being severe or stern in disposition or appearance; somber and grave
enigma (noun)one that is puzzling, ambiguous, or inexplicable; a perplexing speech or text
ethereal (adj)characterized by lightness and insubstantiality; intangible
innate (adj)possessed at birth; inborn
perverse (adj)directed away from what is right or good; obstinately persisting in an error or fault
precocity (noun)manifesting or characterized by unusually early development or maturity, especially in mental aptitude
propensity (noun)an innate inclination; a tendency
misanthropy (noun)hatred or mistrust of mankind
vicissitudes (noun)successive, alternating, or changing phases or conditions, as of life or fortune; ups and downs
consternation (noun)a sudden, alarming amazement or dread that results in utter confusion; dismay.
boorish (adj)unmannered, crude, insensitive
pathos (noun)evoking a feeling of pity or compassion
eminence (noun)high rank or reputation
obeisance (noun)showing deep respect or courtesy to a superior (often with a bow)
mutability (noun)subject to change; fickle or inconstant
repugnance (noun)strong hatred or hostility; antipathy
despondency (noun)depression of spirits from loss of courage or hope; dejection
necromancer (noun)a method of divination through alleged communication with the dead; black art; sorcery


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