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What is a synonym for ignominy?
disgrace
Shame is a synonym for ______.
ignominy
Admiration is an antonym for ______.
ignominy
What does malefactor mean?
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Criminal is a synonym for ______.
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Victim is an antonym for ______.
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What does besmirch mean?
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To dishonor, to slander is a synonym for ______.
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To praise, to honor is an antonym for ______.
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What does venerable mean?
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Admirable, experienced is a synonym for ______.
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Common, unimpressive is an antonym for ______.
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What does preternaturally mean?
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Atypically, marvelously is a synonym for ______.
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Normally is an antonym for ______.
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What does supposition mean?
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Notion, hunch are synonyms for ______.
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Fact, truth are antonyms for ______.
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What does irrepressible mean?
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Enthusiastic is a synonym for ______.
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Serious, depressed are antonyms for ______.
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What does fain mean when used adverbially?
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What does fain mean when used adjectivally?
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Eager, inclined are synonyms for ______.
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Disinterested is an antonym for _____
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What does progenitor mean?
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Ancestor, parent are synonyms for ______.
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Descendant, forefather are antonyms for ______.
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What does phantasmagoric mean?
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Fanciful, imaginative are synonyms for ______.
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Credible, normal are antonyms for ______.
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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.
