Scarlet Letter Ch 9-18 Vocabulary Crossword

a name or title
diligent, thorough, and extremely attentive to details
shaking or quivering slightly
beyond what is normal or natural
a whip used as an instrument of punishment
voluntary self-punishment inflicted as an outward expression of repentance for having done wrong
sleepwalking
making or spreading scandalous claims about someone with the intention of damaging their reputation
an inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way
a person with whom one shares a secret or private matter, trusting them not to repeat it to others
carry out or commit (a harmful, illegal, or immoral action)
a cause of great distress or annoyance
spoil, harm, or destroy
find fault with (someone); scold
relating to marriage
harsh qualities or conditions
the quality of talking a great deal; talkativeness
the state of bordering or being in direct contact with something
a dislike of humankind
atone for (guilt or sin)
a mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person