The Scarlet Letter vocab Honors English 10

Edifice definition

Definition:

1: BUILDING; especially: a large or massive structure
2: a large abstract structure

Edifice pronunciation and part of speech

'e-d&-f&s Noun

Utopia definition

1: an imaginary and indefinitely remote place
2 often capitalized: a place of ideal perfection especially in laws, government, and social conditions
3: an impractical scheme for social improvement

Utopia pronunciation and part of speech

Pronunciation: yu-'tO-pE-& Function: noun

sepulcher definition

1: a place of burial: TOMB
2: a receptacle for religious relics especially in an altar

sepulcher pronunciation and part of speech

'se-p&l-k&r/ Function: noun

Portal definition

1. 1: DOOR, ENTRANCE; especially: a grand or imposing one
   2: the whole architectural composition surrounding and including the doorways and porches of a church
   3: the approach or entrance to a bridge or tunnel

portalpronunciation and part of speech

Pronunciation: 'pOr-t^&l, 'por- Function: noun

Inauspicious definition

not favorable; not of good omen; not auspicious

inauspicious pronunciation and part of speech

Pronunciation: "i-"no-'spi-sh&s Function: adjective

throng definition

a large, densely packed crowd of people or animals

throng pronunciation and part of speech

its just throng, and a noun

accordance definition

a manner conforming with

accordance pronunciation and part of speech

accordance and noun

congenial definition

pleasant or agreeable because suited to one's taste or inclination

congenial pronunciation and part of speech

congenial, and its an adjective

augur definition

1: to foretell especially from omens
2: to give promise of PRESAGE <higher pay augurs a better future>

augur pronunciation and part of speech

Pronunciation: 'o-g&r Function: verb  transitive

indubitable definition

1.  too evident to be doubted: UNQUESTIONABLE

indubitable pronunciation and part of speech

Pronunciation: (")in-'dü-b&-t&-b&l, -'dyü- Function: adjective

venerable definition

2: made sacred, especially by religious or historical association
3 a: calling forth respect through age, character, and attainments; broadly: conveying an impression of aged goodness and benevolence b: impressive by reason of age <under venerable pines>

venerable pronunciation and part of speech

Pronunciation: 've-n&r(-&)-b&l, 'ven-r&-b&l Function: adjective 

infamy definition

1: evil reputation brought about by grossly criminal, shocking, or brutal behavior
2 a: an extreme and publicly known criminal or evil act b: state of being infamous

infamy pronunciation and part of speech

Pronunciation: -in-fa’ mE Function: noun

purport definition

meaning conveyed, professed, or implied;  also: SUBSTANCE, GIST

purport pronunciation and part of speech

Pronunciation: 'p&r-"pOrt, -"port Function: noun

autumn definition

2: a period of maturity or incipient decline <in the autumn of life>

autumn pronunciation and part of speech

Pronunciation: 'o-t&m Function: noun  

iniquity definition

1. 1: gross injustice: WICKEDNESS
   2: a wicked act or thing: SIN

iniquity pronunciation and part of speech

Pronunciation: -kw&-tE Function: noun

sumptuary definition

2: designed to regulate extravagant expenditures or habits, especially on moral or religious grounds

sumptuary pronunciation and part of speech

Pronunciation: 's&m(p)-ch&-"wer-E Function: adjective

evanescent definition

tending to vanish like vapor

evanescent pronunciation and part of speech

Pronunciation: -s^&nt Function: adjective

ignominy definition

1 : deep personal humiliation and disgrace
2 : disgraceful or dishonorable conduct, quality, or action

ignominy pronunciation and part of speech

Pronunciation: 'ig-n&-"mi-nE,ig-'nä-m&-nE Function: noun

contrivance definition

something formed or created in an artistic or ingenious manner

contrivance pronunciation and part of speech

Pronunciation:  con-‘trI-v&n(t)s Function: noun

papist definition

usually disparaging: ROMAN CATHOLIC

papist pronunciation and part of speech

Pronunciation: 'pA-pist Function: noun

contumely definition

harsh language or treatment arising from haughtiness and contempt;

contumenly pronunciation and part of speech

Pronunciation: kän-'tü-m&-lE Function: noun

preternatural definition

1 : existing outside of nature
2 : exceeding what is natural or regular : EXTRAORDINARY
3 : inexplicable by ordinary means;

preternatural pronunciation and part of speech

Pronunciation: "prE-t&r-'na-ch&-r&l Function: adjective

phantasmagoria definition

1. 2: a constantly shifting complex succession of things seen or imagined 

phantasmagoria pronunciation and part of speech

Pronunciation: (")fan-"taz-m&-'gOr-E-& Function: noun 

mein definition

1 : air or bearing especially as expressive of attitude or personality : DEMEANOR

mein pronunciation and part of speech

Pronunciation: 'mEn Function: noun 

halberd definition

1.  a weapon especially of the 15th and 16th centuries consisting typically of a battle-ax and pike mounted on a handle about six feet long

halberd

Pronunciation: 'hal-b&rd, 'hol- function noun

exhort definition

to incite by argument or advice : urge strongly

exhort pronunciation and part of speech

Pronunciation: ig-'zort Function: verb

sagamore definition

1. 1: a subordinate chief of the Algonquian Indians of the No. Atlantic coast
   2: SACHEM sa·chem: a North American Indian chief; especially: the chief of a confederation of the Algonquian tribes of the North Atlantic coast

sagamore definition

Pronunciation: 'sa-g&-"mOr, -"mor Function: noun 

amenable definition

1. 1 : liable to be brought to account : ANSWERABLE <citizens amenable to the law>  2 a : capable of submission (as to judgment or test) : SUITED <the data is amenable to analysis> 

amenable pronunciation and part of speech

Pronunciation: &-'mE-n&-b&l, -'me- Function: adjective 

efficacy definition

the power to produce an effect

efficacy pronunciation and part of speech

Pronunciation: 'e-fi-k&-sE Function: noun 

leech definition

1 archaic : PHYSICIAN, SURGEON

leech pronunciation and part of speech

Pronunciation: 'lEch Function: noun

quaff definition

intransitive : to drink deeply;      transitive: to drink (a beverage) deeply

quaff pronunciation and part of speech

Pronunciation: 'kwäf, 'kwaf Function: verb

progenitor definition

1 a : an ancestor in the direct line : FOREFATHER b : a biologically ancestral form         2 : PRECURSOR, ORIGINATOR

progenitor pronunciation and part of speech

Pronunciation: prO-'je-n&-t&r, pr&- Function: noun

plebeian definition

1. 1 : of or relating to plebeians
   2 : crude or coarse in manner or style : COMMON

plebeian part of speech

Function: adjective

emolument definition

1 : the returns arising from office or employment usually in the form of compensation or perquisites 2 archaic : ADVANTAGE

emolument pronunciation and part of speech

Pronunciation: i-'mäl-y&-m&nt Function: noun 

mortify definiton

3 : to subject to severe and vexing embarrassment : SHAME

mortify pronunciation and part of speech

Pronunciation: 'mor-t&-"fI Function: verb

imbibe definition

2 a : to receive into the mind and retain <imbibe moral principles>

imbibe pronunciation and part of speech

Pronunciation: im-'bIb Function: verb 

insidious definition

1. 1 a : awaiting a chance to entrap : TREACHEROUS b : harmful but enticing : SEDUCTIVE <insidious drugs>
   2 a : having a gradual and cumulative effect : SUBTLE <the insidious pressures of modern life> b of a disease : developing so gradually as to be well established before becoming apparent

insidious pronunciation and part of speech

Pronunciation: in-'si-dE-&s Function: adjective 

contumacious definition

stubbornly disobedient : REBELLIOUS

contumacious pronunciation and part of speech

Pronunciation: "kän-tü-'mA-sh&s Function: adjective

sully definition

to make soiled or tarnished : DEFILE

sully pronunciation and part of speech

Pronunciation: 's&-lE Function: transitive verb 

talisman definition

1. 1 : an object held to act as a charm to avert evil and bring good fortune
   2 : something producing apparently magical or miraculous effects

talisman pronunciation and part of speech

Pronunciation: 'ta-l&s-m&n, -l&z- Function: noun

revere definition

to show devoted deferential honor to : regard as worthy of great honor <revere the aged> <revere tradition>
synonyms REVERE, REVERENCE, VENERATE, WORSHIP, ADORE mean to honor and admire profoundly and respectfully. REVERE stresses deference and tenderness of feeling <a professor revered by generations of students

revere pronunciation and part of speech

Pronunciation: ri-'vir Function: transitive verb 

inscrutable definition

1. not readily investigated, interpreted, or understood: MYSTERIOUS

inscrutable pronunciation and part of speech

Pronunciation: in-'skrü-t&-b&l Function: adjective

imbue definition

1. 1 : to permeate or influence as if by dyeing <the spirit that imbues the new constitution> 2 : to tinge or dye deeply       synonym see INFUSE

imbue pronunciation and part of speech

Pronunciation: -'byü Function: transitive verb 

mutable definition

1 : prone to change : INCONSTANT
2 a : capable of change or of being changed b : capable of or liable to mutation

mutable pronunciation and part of speech

Pronunciation: 'myü-t&-b&l function Noun

epoch definition

1. 2 a : an extended period of time usually characterized by a distinctive development or by a memorable series of events

epoch pronunciation and part of speech

Pronunciation: 'e-p&k, 'e-"päk Function: noun

caprice definition

1. 1 a : a sudden, impulsive, and seemingly unmotivated notion or action b : a sudden usually unpredictable condition, change, or series of changes <the caprices of the weather>
   2 : a disposition to do things impulsively
   synonyms CAPRICE, WHIM, VAGARY, CROTCHET mean an irrational or unpredictable idea or desire. CAPRICE stresses lack of apparent motivation and suggests willfulness

caprice pronunciation and part of speech

Pronunciation: k&-'prEs Function: noun

inviolable definition

1 : secure from violation or profanation
2 : secure from assault or trespass : UNASSAILABLE

inviolable pronunciation and part of speech

Pronunciation: (")in-'vI-&-l&-b&l Function: adjective

disport definition

1. 1 : DIVERT, AMUSE 2 : DISPLAY
   intransitive senses : to amuse oneself in light or lively fashion : FROLIC

disport part of speech

Function: verb/ transitive verb

anathema definition

1. 1 a : one that is cursed by ecclesiastical authority b : someone or something intensely disliked or loathed -- usually used as a predicate nominative <this notion was anathema to most of his countrymen -- S. J. Gould>
   2 a : a ban or curse solemnly pronounced by ecclesiastical authority and accompanied by excommunication b : the denunciation of something as accursed c : a vigorous denunciation : CURSE

anathema pronunciation and part of speech

Pronunciation: &-'na-th&-m& Function: noun

enmity definition

1. : positive, active, and typically mutual hatred or ill will
   synonyms ENMITY, HOSTILITY, ANTIPATHY, ANTAGONISM, ANIMOSITY, RANCOR, mean deep-seated dislike or ill will. ENMITY suggests positive hatred which may be open or concealed <an unspoken enmity

enmity pronunciation and part of speech

Pronunciation: 'en-m&-tE Function: noun