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Scarlet letter vocab

AB
physiognomythe act of judging human character from facial features
augurto predict, especially form signs or omens
improprietythe quality of being improper
sumptuaryregulating behavior on moral or religious grounds
ignominygreat personal dishonor or humiliation
iniquitya grossly immoral or unjust act
contumelyrudeness or contempt arising from arrogance
grievousserious or drive
inscrutabledifficult to athom or understand
anathemaa curse
expatiateto speak or write at length
indefeasibleincapable of being annulied or made void
mountebanka trickster
inimicalunfriendly or hostile
somniferousinducing sleep; saporific
inextricabledifficult to disentangle or untie
scurrilousfoul or vile
propinquityproximity; nearness
sedulousconstant in effort or application
deleterioushaving a harmful effect
asperityharshness of manner
sintillateto sparkle or shine
loquacitythe habit to talk too much
pretenaturalsupernatural
obeisancean attitude of deference or homage
potentateone who rules over others
animadversionstrong criticism
consternationa state of paralyzing dismay
apotheosizeto glorify; to exalt
nugatoryof little or no importance



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