_Scarlett Letter_ Vocabulary Part 4

misanthropy- noun- hatred of humanity

obeisance-noun-gesture of respect, such as a bow/curtsy

vicissitude-noun-a condition of constant change/a regular succession (night and day)

blasphemous-adj.-disrespectful towards God/anything sacred or holy

transitory-adj.-temporary, fleeting

quaff-verb-to drink, deeply

manifold-adj.-having many forms

animadversion-noun-act of criticizing/unfavorable comments

apotheosized-verb acting as an adj. (participle)-to glorify, to defiy

probity-noun-to continue to restrain

trammel- verb-to continue to restrain

conjectural-adj.-guessing

extenuation-noun-making something less serious

machinations-noun-manipulation, lies, scheming

devoid-adj.-completely empty

necromancy-noun-black magic/raising the dead

stigma-noun-a mark of shame

intrusiveness-noun-moving in where you are not welcome

jocularity-noun-comedy, lighthearted fun

pathos-noun-suffering; the feelings aroused (pity, sympathy) (emotions)