scarlet letter set 2 vocab

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machinations (machinate)

plots or schemes

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abstruse

difficult to understand

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3

expiation

the act of atoning for sin or wrongdoing

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4

scurrlious

given to the use of abusive or indecent language; formulated

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5

propinquity

nearness in place or time; kinship

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sedulous

hard working; diligent

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enigma

a puzzle; a mystery

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capricious

impulsive and unpredictable

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asperity

roughness, severity; bitterness or tartness

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loquacity

the quality of being wordy and talkative

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vicissitude

a change of circumstances or fortune, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant

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12

probity

the quality of having strong moral principles; honesty and decency

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13

necromancy

magic, especially that practiced by a witch

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14

portent

a sign or forewarning

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15

transitory

short-lived or temporary

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nugatory

worthless

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