Vocabulary • Ch 16 - The Scarlet Letter • Definitions

What is the definition of 'passive'?

• The most important or most common

• Not taking action or being acted upon

• Very old or ancient

• Secret or hidden motive or purpose

What is the definition of 'cadence'?

• The rhythm or beat of music

• To sparkle or shine brightly with light

• To feel sad and express grief

• Lacking energy or enthusiasm

What is the definition of 'lament'?

• To feel sad and express grief

• The rhythm or beat of music

• Not taking action or being acted upon

• To sparkle or shine brightly with light

What is the definition of 'haggard'?

• Looking tired, worn out or exhausted

• The rhythm or beat of music

• Secret or hidden motive or purpose

• Very old or ancient

What word means lacking energy or enthusiasm?

• pensive

• cadence

• listless

• ulterior

What is the definition of 'pensive'?

• Thinking deeply or being thoughtful

• The rhythm or beat of music

• To sparkle or shine brightly with light

• Lacking energy or enthusiasm

What is the definition of 'predominant'?

• Very old or ancient

• To sparkle or shine brightly with light

• Thinking deeply or being thoughtful

• The most important or most common

What word means very old or ancient?

• predominant

• lament

• primeval

• mischievous

What is the definition of 'scintillating'?

• To sparkle or shine brightly with light

• Thinking deeply or being thoughtful

• Not taking action or being acted upon

• Secret or hidden motive or purpose

What is the definition of 'mischievous'?

• Secret or hidden motive or purpose

• To sparkle or shine brightly with light

• Playful in a naughty or tricky way

• Not taking action or being acted upon