_Scarlett Letter_ Vocabulary Part 4 (copy)

misanthropy

noun-hatred of humanity

obeisance

noun-gesture of respect, such as a bow/curtsy

vicissitude

noun-a condition of constant change/a regular succession (night and day)

blasphemous

adj.-disrespectful towards God/anything sacred or holy

transitory

adj-temporary, fleeting

quaff

verb-to drink deeply

manifold

adj.-having many forms

animadversion

noun-act of criticizing/unfavorable comments

apotheosized

verb acting as adj. (participle)-to glorify, to deify

probity

noun-complete honesty and integrity

trammel

verb-to continue to restrain

conjectural

adj.-guessing

extenuation

noun-making something less serious

machinations

noun-manipulations, lies, scheming

devoid

adj.-completely empty

necromancy

noun-black magic/raising the dead

stigma

noun-a mark of shame

intrusiveness

noun-moving in where you are not welcome

jocularity

noun-comedy, lighthearted fun

pathos

noun-suffering; the feelings aroused (pity, sympathy) (emotions)