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What is a synonym for ignominy?
What is a synonym for ignominy?
disgrace
Shame is a synonym for ______.
Shame is a synonym for ______.
ignominy
Admiration is an antonym for ______.
Admiration is an antonym for ______.
ignominy
What does malefactor mean?
What does malefactor mean?
Criminal is a synonym for ______.
Criminal is a synonym for ______.
Victim is an antonym for ______.
Victim is an antonym for ______.
What does besmirch mean?
What does besmirch mean?
To dishonor, to slander is a synonym for ______.
To dishonor, to slander is a synonym for ______.
To praise, to honor is an antonym for ______.
To praise, to honor is an antonym for ______.
What does venerable mean?
What does venerable mean?
Admirable, experienced is a synonym for ______.
Admirable, experienced is a synonym for ______.
Common, unimpressive is an antonym for ______.
Common, unimpressive is an antonym for ______.
What does preternaturally mean?
What does preternaturally mean?
Atypically, marvelously is a synonym for ______.
Atypically, marvelously is a synonym for ______.
Normally is an antonym for ______.
Normally is an antonym for ______.
What does supposition mean?
What does supposition mean?
Notion, hunch are synonyms for ______.
Notion, hunch are synonyms for ______.
Fact, truth are antonyms for ______.
Fact, truth are antonyms for ______.
What does irrepressible mean?
What does irrepressible mean?
Enthusiastic is a synonym for ______.
Enthusiastic is a synonym for ______.
Serious, depressed are antonyms for ______.
Serious, depressed are antonyms for ______.
What does fain mean when used adverbially?
What does fain mean when used adverbially?
What does fain mean when used adjectivally?
What does fain mean when used adjectivally?
Eager, inclined are synonyms for ______.
Eager, inclined are synonyms for ______.
Disinterested is an antonym for _____
Disinterested is an antonym for _____
What does progenitor mean?
What does progenitor mean?
Ancestor, parent are synonyms for ______.
Ancestor, parent are synonyms for ______.
Descendant, forefather are antonyms for ______.
Descendant, forefather are antonyms for ______.
What does phantasmagoric mean?
What does phantasmagoric mean?
Fanciful, imaginative are synonyms for ______.
Fanciful, imaginative are synonyms for ______.
Credible, normal are antonyms for ______.
Credible, normal are antonyms for ______.
Study Notes
Vocabulary from Chapters 1-7 of The Scarlet Letter
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Ignominy: A noun meaning disgrace, associated with shame and social scorn.
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Synonym for Ignominy: Shame, highlighting the element of dishonor.
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Antonym for Ignominy: Admiration, representing respect and positive regard.
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Malefactor: Refers to an individual who violates the law; synonymous with criminal behavior.
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Synonym for Malefactor: Criminal, indicating someone engaged in unlawful activities.
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Antonym for Malefactor: Victim, emphasizing a person affected by crime or wrongdoing rather than committing it.
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Besmirch: A verb meaning to tarnish, particularly regarding one's reputation or character.
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Synonyms for Besmirch: To dishonor, to slander, both terms conveying the act of damaging someone's good name.
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Antonyms for Besmirch: To praise, to honor, actions that fortify someone's reputation.
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Venerable: An adjective signifying someone who commands respect due to age or wisdom.
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Synonyms for Venerable: Admirable, experienced, terms that denote esteem and regard.
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Antonyms for Venerable: Common, unimpressive, suggesting a lack of distinction or notable qualities.
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Preternaturally: An adverb characterized by abnormality or exceptional nature, diverging from the ordinary.
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Synonyms for Preternaturally: Atypically, marvelously, both implying extraordinary circumstances.
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Antonym for Preternaturally: Normally, indicating the standard or usual state.
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Supposition: A noun that refers to an assumption or hypothesis, something presumed without firm evidence.
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Synonyms for Supposition: Notion, hunch, which convey a sense of guesswork or theory.
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Antonyms for Supposition: Fact, truth, representing verification and certainty.
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Irrepressible: An adjective describing something that cannot be controlled or restrained, often related to emotions or enthusiasm.
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Synonym for Irrepressible: Enthusiastic, depicting an exuberance that cannot be contained.
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Antonyms for Irrepressible: Serious, depressed, indicating a subdued or controlled emotional state.
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Fain: An adverb meaning gladly or willingly; can also be used as an adjective signifying a willing disposition.
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Synonyms for Fain: Eager, inclined, both suggesting a readiness or willingness to do something.
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Antonym for Fain: Disinterested, representing a lack of interest or enthusiasm.
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Progenitor: A noun describing a biologically related person, typically an ancestor or forebear.
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Synonyms for Progenitor: Ancestor, parent, indicating lineage and genetic connection.
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Antonyms for Progenitor: Descendant, forefather, terms contrasted with lineage, implying a future generation.
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Phantasmagoric: An adjective used to describe something with a fantastic or deceptive appearance, often dreamlike.
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Synonyms for Phantasmagoric: Fanciful, imaginative, both terms highlighting creativity and illusion.
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Antonyms for Phantasmagoric: Credible, normal, indicating realism and rationality.
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This quiz focuses on vocabulary from Chapters 1-7 of 'The Scarlet Letter'. It includes flashcards for definitions, synonyms, and antonyms of key terms. Enhance your understanding of the text by mastering these important words.