Scarlet Letter Vocab 2

Inimical (120)

adj. Tending to abstract or cause harm; unfriendly, hostile

Torpid

adj. lethargic; mentally or physically inactive

Mirth (124)

noun. Amusement, especially as expressed by laughter

Pestilence

noun. a fatal epidemic or disease; something destructive or deadly

Somniferous (127)

adj. Sleep-inducing, soporific

Odious (130)

adj. Extremely unpleasant or repulsive

Erudite (145)

adj. Having great knowledge or learning

Replete (145)

adj. Filled or well supplied with something

Scurrilous (146)

adj. Making scandalous claims about someone with malicious intent

Despotic (149)

adj. Using cruel or oppressive power, tyrannical

Austerity (151)

noun. Severe or strict in manner, appearance, or attitude; plain and simple in style

Perilous (152)

adj. Full of danger or risk

Obviate (153)

verb. To remove, avoid, or prevent

Acquiesce (154)

verb. To accept something without protest; to go along with

Propinquity (158)

noun. Close proximity; being close to someone or something