Vocabulary • Ch 9 - The Scarlet Letter • Definitions

What word means a living thing that will eventually die?

• habitual

• intuitive

• mortal

• diabolical

What is the definition of 'elaborate'?

• To ask or beg someone earnestly

• A friendly and warm greeting or attitude

• Very deep and meaningful

• To explain something in more detail

What is the definition of 'profound'?

• Very deep and meaningful

• Made up

• To make it hard to breathe

• Perfect example or model to follow

What word means a follower of Jesus who spreads his teachings?

• mortal

• apostle

• sanctity

• stifle

What is the definition of 'sanctity'?

• A follower of Jesus who spreads his teachings

• Made up

• A living thing that will eventually die

• Being very special and important

What is the definition of 'beseech'?

• To ask or beg someone earnestly

• Being very careful and thorough

• Being very special and important

• A friendly and warm greeting or attitude

What word means to ask for something very politely?

• entreat

• denounce

• exemplary

• inarticulate

What is the definition of 'intuitive'?

• A friendly and warm greeting or attitude

• Knowing or understanding without needing instructions

• Very knowledgeable and smart

• To explain something in more detail

What is the definition of 'habitual'?

• Being very careful and thorough

• Something you do often or regularly

• Having negative opinions about someone beforehand

• A follower of Jesus who spreads his teachings

What is the definition of 'prejudice'?

• A living thing that will eventually die

• Having negative opinions about someone beforehand

• A follower of Jesus who spreads his teachings

• To ask for something very politely