The Scarlet Letter Vocab (chapt. 13-16) Crossword

a source of harm or ruin : CURSE
readiness and grace in physical activity
something hard to understand or explain
to obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power : WRING
to utter taunting words
wild in appearance
to lay the responsibility or blame for (something) often falsely or unjustly
the quality or state of being very talkative
a fitting return or recompense
to anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary
being or exhibiting an omen : PORTENTOUS
musingly or dreamily thoughtful
exceptionally early in development or occurrence
to present for acceptance : TENDER, OFFER
an often intense natural inclination or preference
nearness of blood : KINSHIP
the dispensing or receiving of reward or punishment especially in the hereafter
frolicsome, playful
to criticize severely : find fault with
a sound, healthy, or prosperous state : WELL-BEING