Words to Know The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne

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Words to Know The Scarlet Letterby Nathaniel
Hawthorne
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Words to Know

• For each word, make a mental guess as to its
  meaning, then click for the definition
• Write the actual definitions in your notebook
• Next, write an original sentence for each word.
• Be sure to include enough context in the sentences

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Words to Know appellation
noun the name or title by which something or
somebody is known label
The stranger became known to the colonists
under the appellation of Roger Chillingworth
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Words to Know enumerated
He enumerated all the reasons that he had to
be thankful one by one.
verb to have counted how many things there are
in something to have listed items individually
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Words to Know unsavory
adjective not pleasant or agreeable tasting or
smelling unappetizing
He did not have money of his own, so he was
forced to eat whatever unsavory food he could
find.
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Words to Know benevolent
adjective showing kindness or goodwill
performing good or charitable acts for no
personal profit or gain
The benevolent man worked hard for the church,
never asking for anything in return
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Words to Know mirth
noun happiness or enjoyment, especially
accompanied by laughter joy
She looked up with an expression of mirth as
her favorite uncle came through the door carrying
presents
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Words to Know emaciated
adjective extremely thin, especially because of
starvation or illness gaunt withered
The emaciated prisoners lined up for their
once-a-week meal
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Words to Know pious
adjective devoutly religious characterized by
religious reverence moral virtuous
He was very pious, a great quality for a man of
God.
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Words to Know vestment
noun a garment, especially a robe worn to show
rank or office a ceremonial robe worn by a
clergyman during a religious ceremony
You can always tell a priest or other important
people by the vestments that they wear
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Words to Know malice
noun the intention or desire to cause harm or
pain to somebody hatred nastiness
I did not deserve the malice that she had for me
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Words to Know abstruse
adjective difficult to understand puzzling
complex
Her abstruse behavior had everyone guessing what
had happened to her