Pride and Prejudice Vocab

Alethea (Malaysia)
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  1. ebullient
    joyously unrestrained
  2. hiatus
    an interruption in the intensity or amount of something
  3. ponderous
    having great mass and weight and unwieldiness
  4. chaise
    a carriage consisting of two wheels and a calash top
  5. scrupulous
    characterized by extreme care and great effort
  6. vexing
    extremely annoying or displeasing
  7. circumspection
    the trait of being cautious and sensible
  8. slight
    small in quantity or degree
  9. gallantry
    the qualities of a hero or heroine
  10. apt
    being of striking appropriateness and relevance
  11. candid
    openly straightforward and direct without secretiveness
  12. ostentation
    pretentious or showy or vulgar display
  13. unassailable
    impossible to attack
  14. supercilious
    having or showing arrogant superiority
  15. impertinent
    improperly forward or bold
  16. partial
    being or affecting only a segment
  17. endeavour
    a purposeful or industrious undertaking
  18. felicity
    pleasing and appropriate manner or style
  19. satirical
    exposing human folly to ridicule
  20. pedantic
    marked by a narrow focus on or display of learning
  21. adept
    having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
  22. inducement
    a positive motivational influence
  23. arch
    a curved masonry construction for spanning an opening
  24. reverie
    an abstracted state of absorption
  25. intrepid
    invulnerable to fear or intimidation
  26. brilliant
    full of light; shining intensely
  27. solicitude
    a feeling of excessive concern
  28. indifference
    the trait of remaining calm and seeming not to care
  29. indolent
    disinclined to work or exertion
  30. impertinence
    the trait of being rude and inclined to take liberties
  31. conceited
    having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
  32. decorum
    propriety in manners and conduct
  33. capital
    a large alphabetic character used in writing or printing
  34. censure
    harsh criticism or disapproval
  35. affinity
    a natural attraction or feeling of kinship
  36. condescend
    behave in a patronizing manner
  37. employ
    put into service
  38. eminent
    standing above others in quality or position
  39. solace
    comfort offered to one who is disappointed or miserable
  40. endeavor
    attempt by employing effort
  41. circumspect
    careful to consider potential consequences and avoid risk
  42. humility
    a lack of arrogance or false pride
  43. reproof
    an act or expression of criticism and censure
  44. estimable
    deserving of respect or high regard
  45. panegyric
    formally expressing praise
  46. laudable
    worthy of high praise
  47. celerity
    a rate that is rapid
  48. disposition
    your usual mood
  49. atone
    make amends for
  50. obstinacy
    the trait of being difficult to handle or overcome
  51. adherent
    sticking fast
  52. appertain
    be a part or attribute of
  53. diffident
    showing modest reserve
  54. eloquence
    powerful and effective language
  55. concurrence
    the property of two things happening at the same time
  56. concurrence
    the property of two things happening at the same time
  57. incumbent
    necessary as a duty or responsibility; morally binding
  58. abhorrence
    hate coupled with disgust
  59. effusion
    an unrestrained expression of emotion
  60. affability
    a disposition to be friendly and approachable
  61. eloquent
    expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively
  62. haughty
    having or showing arrogant superiority
  63. perturbed
    thrown into a state of agitated confusion
  64. scruple
    an ethical or moral principle that inhibits action
  65. volatile
    liable to lead to sudden change or violence
  66. indignation
    a feeling of righteous anger
Created on Fri Aug 14 11:50:11 EDT 2015 (updated Fri Sep 11 23:41:48 EDT 2015)

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