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Pride & Predjudice 29 words

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  1. fulsome
    unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating in manner or speech
  2. quixotic
    not sensible about practical matters; idealistic and unrealistic
  3. prognosticate
    make a prediction about; tell in advance
  4. auspicate
    indicate by signs
  5. augur
    predict from an omen
  6. presage
    a foreboding about what is about to happen
  7. portend
    indicate by signs
  8. portentous
    of momentous or ominous significance
  9. insouciant
    marked by blithe unconcern
  10. impetuous
    characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation
  11. pique
    a sudden outburst of anger
  12. haughty
    having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
  13. mortify
    cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of
  14. necrosis
    the localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply)
  15. banter
    light teasing repartee
  16. infamous
    known widely and usually unfavorably
  17. vain
    characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
  18. wretch
    someone you feel sorry for
  19. miscreant
    a person without moral scruples
  20. reprobate
    a person without moral scruples
  21. thwart
    hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
  22. prejudice
    a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
  23. perturbation
    the act of causing disorder
  24. antagonist
    someone who offers opposition
  25. mollify
    cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of
  26. foible
    a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual
  27. idiosyncrasy
    a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual
  28. adroit
    quick or skillful or adept in action or thought
  29. superlative
    highest in quality