Scarlet Letter Vocab

Seasonable

timely or opportune.

Ponderous

weighty or clumsy.

Congenial

pleasant, friendly.

Inauspicious

not promising, not prosperous

Indubitably

undoubtedly, unquestionably

Scourge

to subject to severe criticism or satire, cause great suffering to

Venerable

worthy of respect/sacred, made sacred especially by religious or historical association.

Infamy

evil fame or reputation, evil reputation brought about by something grossly criminal, shocking or brutal

Impropriety

the quality or state of being improper.

Behoof

advantage, profit.

Autumnal

mature; declining, a period of maturity or incipient decline.

Gentility

the members of the upper class.

Evanescent

temporary, tending to vanish like vapor

Ignominy

(n.) shame and disgrace, disgraceful or dishonorable conduct, quality, or action.

Brazen

bold and without shame, marked by contemptuous boldness.

Mien

appearance; aspect.

Countenances

looks; expressions.

Demeanor

behavior toward others; outward manner.

Abate

put an end to.

Sojourn

a temporary stay.

Sagacity

of keen mind: shrewd.

Amenable

willing to yield or submit: agreeable.

Vivify

to endure with life or renew life: animate.

Efficacy

effective as a means of remedy.

Caprice

a sudden, impulsive change, whim.

Dearth

scarcity, lack, or famine.

Enmity

established hatred.

Intrinsic

belonging naturally; essential, originating or situated within the body or part acted on.

Pallid

deficient in color: dull.

Dauntless

fearless, undaunted.

Relinquish

leave behind or give up.