Vocabulary • Ch 5 - The Scarlet Letter • Definitions

What word means a place where you live or stay?

• dwelling

• intangible

• inscrutable

• vulgar

What is the definition of 'bound'?

• A person who travels to a holy place

• To burn or scorch something

• To really, really hate something or someone

• To tie or fasten something securely

What word means to express strong disapproval of something?

• bound

• morbid

• condemn

• penance

What is the definition of 'morbid'?

• Very gross or disgusting

• Having a dark or gloomy interest

• Rude or inappropriate

• A punishment you give to yourself

What word means feeling sorry or regretful for wrongdoing?

• sear

• penitent

• distill

• dwelling

What word means a punishment you give to yourself?

• distill

• repugnant

• sear

• penance

What word means to give or provide something valuable?

• morbid

• endow

• pilgrim

• distill

What is the definition of 'pilgrim'?

• A person who travels to a holy place

• Happening at just the right time

• A punishment you give to yourself

• To really, really hate something or someone

What is the definition of 'imbibe'?

• Happening at just the right time

• To drink or take in liquid

• To really, really hate something or someone

• Rude or inappropriate

What is the definition of 'intangible'?

• Very gross or disgusting

• To burn or scorch something

• Something you can't touch or see

• To drink or take in liquid