Vocab 1 definitions
Heavenly, light, or otherworldly.
A. Ethereal
B. Verdure
C. Scintillating
D. Misanthropy
A. Ethereal
A deep division or separation between two things.
A. Propinquity
B. Verdure
C. Enigma
D. Chasm
D. Chasm
The villain plotted to __________ the throne and rule the kingdom himself.
A. Gibe
B. Acquiesce
C. Scintillate
D. Usurp
What new meaning does the scarlet “A” begin to take on in Chapter 13?
"A" for Able
To seize something—especially power—by force.
A. Usurp
B. Gibe
C. Verdure
D. Acquiescing
A. Usurp
A playful insult or teasing remark.
A. Gibe
B. Chasm
C. Verdure
D. Sedulous
A. Gibe
Her explanation was so confusing that it remained an absolute __________.
A. Verdure
B. Chasm
C. Propinquity
D. Enigma
D. Enigma
What/Who does Hester believe is the cause for Dimmesdale's torment?
Chillingworth
rude or insolent
A. Sedulous
B. Petulant
C. Asperity
D. Gibe
B. Petulant
Exceptionally early development or maturity.
A. Acrid
B. Propinquity
C. Precocity
D. Verdure
C. Precocity
The rotten eggs gave off an intensely __________ smell that made everyone back away.
A. Upbraided
B. Satiating
C. Acrid
D. Propinquity
C. Acrid
what physical characteristic of Chillingworth most clearly symbolizes his moral corruption?
His face/eyes
A mysterious, puzzling, or difficult-to-understand situation.
A. Enigma
B. Propensity
C. Colloquy
D. Satiating
A. Enigma
The fresh, green, healthy appearance of vegetation.
A. Verdure
B. Enigma
C. Colloquy
D. Acrid
A. Verdure
His constant complaining made him seem full of __________, as if he disliked everyone around him.
A. Misanthropy
B. Verdure
C. Chasm
D. Propensity
A. Misanthropy
"A" for angel
Diligent, hardworking, and persistent
Sedulous
To criticize or scold sharply
Upbraided
Despite wanting to protest, he ended up quietly __________ to the group’s decision.
A. Gibe
B. Acquiescing
C. Usurping
D. Upbraiding
B. Acquiescing
What does Hester plan to reveal to Dimmesdale to help ease his torment?
Chillingworth's identity as her husband