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TSL Vocab 1
Scarlet letter vocab one
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Literature
11th Grade
05/26/2008

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retribution
Definition
Something given or demanded in repayment, especially punishment
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scaffold
Definition
a raised platform or stage for exhibiting spectacles, seating spectators, etc
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scourge
Definition
a person or thing that applies or administers punishment or severe criticism
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transgressor
Definition
someone who has commited a crime
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visage
Definition
1. the face, usually with reference to shape, features, expression, etc.; countenance.
2. aspect; appearance.
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ignominy
Definition
disgrace; dishonor; public contempt
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repose
Definition
1. the state of reposing or being at rest; rest; sleep.
2. peace; tranquillity; calm.
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despotic
Definition
A ruler with absolute power.
A person who wields power oppressively; a tyrant
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propensity
Definition
a natural inclination or tendency: a propensity to drink too much
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semblance
Definition
the slightest appearance or trace.
4. a likeness, image, or copy.
5. a spectral appearance; apparition
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tribunal
Definition
a seat of judgement or form of justice
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effluence
Definition
The act or an instance of flowing out.
Something that flows out or forth; an emanation
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efficacy
Definition
capacity for producing a desired result or effect; effectiveness
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propinquity
Definition
nearness in place; proximity.
2. nearness of relation; kinship
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sedulous
Definition
persistance and repetitvenesss to achieve effect
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