The Scarlet Letter Vocabulary Chapters 1-7
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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?

<p>one who violates the law</p> Signup and view all the answers

Criminal is a synonym for ______.

<p>malefactor</p> Signup and view all the answers

Victim is an antonym for ______.

<p>malefactor</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does besmirch mean?

<p>to tarnish like in a reputation</p> Signup and view all the answers

To dishonor, to slander is a synonym for ______.

<p>besmirch</p> Signup and view all the answers

To praise, to honor is an antonym for ______.

<p>besmirch</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does venerable mean?

<p>commanding respect</p> Signup and view all the answers

Admirable, experienced is a synonym for ______.

<p>venerable</p> Signup and view all the answers

Common, unimpressive is an antonym for ______.

<p>venerable</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does preternaturally mean?

<p>abnormally; exceptionally; in a way that differs from what is natural</p> Signup and view all the answers

Atypically, marvelously is a synonym for ______.

<p>preternaturally</p> Signup and view all the answers

Normally is an antonym for ______.

<p>preternaturally</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does supposition mean?

<p>assumption, hypothesis, something that has been supposed</p> Signup and view all the answers

Notion, hunch are synonyms for ______.

<p>supposition</p> Signup and view all the answers

Fact, truth are antonyms for ______.

<p>supposition</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does irrepressible mean?

<p>not able to be controlled or restrained</p> Signup and view all the answers

Enthusiastic is a synonym for ______.

<p>irrepressible</p> Signup and view all the answers

Serious, depressed are antonyms for ______.

<p>irrepressible</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does fain mean when used adverbially?

<p>gladly, willingly</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does fain mean when used adjectivally?

<p>willing</p> Signup and view all the answers

Eager, inclined are synonyms for ______.

<p>fain</p> Signup and view all the answers

Disinterested is an antonym for _____

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What does progenitor mean?

<p>a biologically related person</p> Signup and view all the answers

Ancestor, parent are synonyms for ______.

<p>progenitor</p> Signup and view all the answers

Descendant, forefather are antonyms for ______.

<p>progenitor</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does phantasmagoric mean?

<p>having a fantastic or deceptive appearance, dreamlike</p> Signup and view all the answers

Fanciful, imaginative are synonyms for ______.

<p>phantasmagoric</p> Signup and view all the answers

Credible, normal are antonyms for ______.

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Study Notes

Vocabulary from Chapters 1-7 of The Scarlet Letter

  • Ignominy: A noun meaning disgrace, associated with shame and social scorn.

  • Synonym for Ignominy: Shame, highlighting the element of dishonor.

  • Antonym for Ignominy: Admiration, representing respect and positive regard.

  • Malefactor: Refers to an individual who violates the law; synonymous with criminal behavior.

  • Synonym for Malefactor: Criminal, indicating someone engaged in unlawful activities.

  • Antonym for Malefactor: Victim, emphasizing a person affected by crime or wrongdoing rather than committing it.

  • Besmirch: A verb meaning to tarnish, particularly regarding one's reputation or character.

  • Synonyms for Besmirch: To dishonor, to slander, both terms conveying the act of damaging someone's good name.

  • Antonyms for Besmirch: To praise, to honor, actions that fortify someone's reputation.

  • Venerable: An adjective signifying someone who commands respect due to age or wisdom.

  • Synonyms for Venerable: Admirable, experienced, terms that denote esteem and regard.

  • Antonyms for Venerable: Common, unimpressive, suggesting a lack of distinction or notable qualities.

  • Preternaturally: An adverb characterized by abnormality or exceptional nature, diverging from the ordinary.

  • Synonyms for Preternaturally: Atypically, marvelously, both implying extraordinary circumstances.

  • Antonym for Preternaturally: Normally, indicating the standard or usual state.

  • Supposition: A noun that refers to an assumption or hypothesis, something presumed without firm evidence.

  • Synonyms for Supposition: Notion, hunch, which convey a sense of guesswork or theory.

  • Antonyms for Supposition: Fact, truth, representing verification and certainty.

  • Irrepressible: An adjective describing something that cannot be controlled or restrained, often related to emotions or enthusiasm.

  • Synonym for Irrepressible: Enthusiastic, depicting an exuberance that cannot be contained.

  • Antonyms for Irrepressible: Serious, depressed, indicating a subdued or controlled emotional state.

  • Fain: An adverb meaning gladly or willingly; can also be used as an adjective signifying a willing disposition.

  • Synonyms for Fain: Eager, inclined, both suggesting a readiness or willingness to do something.

  • Antonym for Fain: Disinterested, representing a lack of interest or enthusiasm.

  • Progenitor: A noun describing a biologically related person, typically an ancestor or forebear.

  • Synonyms for Progenitor: Ancestor, parent, indicating lineage and genetic connection.

  • Antonyms for Progenitor: Descendant, forefather, terms contrasted with lineage, implying a future generation.

  • Phantasmagoric: An adjective used to describe something with a fantastic or deceptive appearance, often dreamlike.

  • Synonyms for Phantasmagoric: Fanciful, imaginative, both terms highlighting creativity and illusion.

  • Antonyms for Phantasmagoric: Credible, normal, indicating realism and rationality.

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