scarlet letter vocab 2

Malevolence

The state or feeling of wishing harm or evil on others; ill will or malice.

Despondency

A state of low spirits caused by loss of hope or courage; deep sadness.

Erudite

Having or showing great knowledge or learning.

Precocious/precocity

Having developed certain abilities or skills at an earlier age than usual.

Exigent/exigencies

Requiring immediate attention or action; urgent or pressing

Extant

Still in existence; surviving (especially of something ancient).

Venerable

Commanding respect because of age, dignity, or character.

Gaunt

Extremely thin and bony, often due to hunger or suffering.

Estranged

No longer close or affectionate; alienated.

Pallor

An unhealthy or unnatural paleness of the skin.

Predilections

A preference or special liking for something; a bias in favor of something.

Primeval

Relating to the earliest ages in the history of the world; ancient or primitive.

Placid/placidity

Calm and peaceful, with little movement or activity.

Portent

A sign or warning that something, especially something momentous or disastrous, is likely to happen.

Propinquity

Nearness in place, time, or relationship.

Tome

A large, heavy, and scholarly book.

Contentious

Causing or likely to cause disagreement; quarrelsome.

Ignominious

Deserving or causing public disgrace or shame; humiliating.

Formidable

Inspiring fear or respect through being large, powerful, intense, or capable.