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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expiation
the act of atoning for sin or wrongdoing
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scurrlious
given to the use of abusive or indecent language; formulated
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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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probity
the quality of having strong moral principles; honesty and decency
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necromancy
magic, especially that practiced by a witch
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portent
a sign or forewarning
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transitory
short-lived or temporary
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nugatory
worthless