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The Minister's Black Veil

AB
accordagreement, harmony; to agree, be in harmony; to grant, bestow
deputationa group appointed to represent others
gaitmanner of walking
hoaryvery old; whitish or gray from age
impertinentinsolent; rude
indecorouslacking propriety and good taste in manners and conduct
iniquitywickedness, sin; a grossly immoral act
mitigatesoften
oratorythe art of public speaking
ostentatiousintended to attract notice; an attempt to impress others
pathosan emotion of sympathy, quality of experience of arousing sorrow
perturbationthe acto of disturbing or agitating greatly, the state of being annoyed
plightedpledged; engaged to be married
portendto indicate beforehand that something is about to happen
preternaturalsurpassing the ordinary or normal
prodigya person, especially a child or young person, having extraordinary talent or ability: a musical prodigy.
remonstranceprotest
sagaciousacutely insightful and wise
semblancean outward appearance
sybaritea person devoted to pleasure and luxury
synoda church council
thronga large group of people gathered closely together
torporenhausted
unwontedout of the ordinary
vagaryextravagant action


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