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The Scarlet Letter

The Scarlet Letter. Vocabulary List 3. Fiend. A diabolically cruel or wicked person. Hypocrisy. Pretending to be something one is not. Infamy. Evil reputation as the result of a shameful act. Lurid. Having a sensational or wildly dramatic quality. Penance.

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The Scarlet Letter

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  1. The Scarlet Letter Vocabulary List 3

  2. Fiend • A diabolically cruel or wicked person

  3. Hypocrisy • Pretending to be something one is not

  4. Infamy • Evil reputation as the result of a shameful act

  5. Lurid • Having a sensational or wildly dramatic quality

  6. Penance • A punishment in repentance for sin

  7. Scorn • Openly feeling hatred, disapproval, or disgust toward something or someone thought worthless.

  8. transgress • To break or violate a law, command, or moral code.

  9. tribunal • A place or the persons assembled for the administration of justice.

  10. torpor • Physical and mental inactivity

  11. tremulous • Trembling as from fear, nervousness, or weakness

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