scarlet letter set 2 vocab

machinations (machinate)

plots or schemes

abstruse

difficult to understand

expiation

the act of atoning for sin or wrongdoing

scurrlious

given to the use of abusive or indecent language; formulated

propinquity

nearness in place or time; kinship

sedulous

hard working; diligent

enigma

a puzzle; a mystery

capricious

impulsive and unpredictable

asperity

roughness, severity; bitterness or tartness

loquacity

the quality of being wordy and talkative

vicissitude

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

probity

the quality of having strong moral principles; honesty and decency

necromancy

magic, especially that practiced by a witch

portent

a sign or forewarning

transitory

short-lived or temporary

nugatory

worthless