Puritan Vocabulary

Puritan Vocabulary

plain style- type of writing characterized by simple, unadorned sentences and references to everyday objects and the Bible

Puritans- group who wanted to purify the corrupt Catholic Church

profane- irreverent

reproved- reprimanded

relent- give in; soften

confederates- allies

consultation-meeting to plan

melancholy- sad

bewitching- enticing; irresistible

plunder- goods seized after an attack

decrepit- worn down by age or use

affliction- pain; hardship

savory- appetizing

wearisome- exhausting

bereft- grieving

abide- endure

execrations- curses; angry words

discourse- a written or spoken conversation

consultation- a meeting to seek information

haughty- arrogant

sundry- various; several

tedious- long and boring; tiring; dreary; moving or progressing slowly

lamentable- regrettable; distressing

entreated- asked sincerely; begged ; request of

afflictions- pains; hardships

plunder- goods seized; to rob goods by force

melancholy- sad or gloomy mood or condition

repentance- sorrow for doing wrong; remorse; regret

piety- the state of quality of religious reverence

frugality/frugal- thrift; cheap.

haggard- look wasted worn from pain, hunger, worry, or fatigue