Scarlet Letter -Vocab8-13

albeit

although or even though

vehement

showing strong feeling; forceful, passionate.

incantations

chants; verbal charms; spells

sanctity

the state or quality of being holy, sacred, godly, or saintly

vestament

a garment or robe worn by a priest that symbolizes religious ceremonies

piety

the quailty of being religious or reverent

malice

cause pain, injury, or distress purposely to another individual

latent

dormant; hidden; a quality that has not yet developed or manifested

odious

revolting; unpleasant; disgusting; hateful

defunct

dead or inactive; no longer exists

imbibe

To absorb information and ideas; to take in excess liquids, often of alcohol

ethereal

extremely delicate and light; heavenly; light and airy

acquiesce

to accept or comply without protest

behest

a person's orders or command; at the urgent request

guise

appearance or presentation of someone or something when looking to deceive

emissary

a messenger sent on a mission, often for diplomatic representation.

propagate

to spread, promote, or publicize to make people believe or support a cause.

machination

a plot or scheme often to do harm

dank

musty; cold and damp

chasm

a profound difference in people, a deep fissure or crack in earth