Jane Eyre Flashcards
subterranean
underground
magnitude
greatness or size
presentiments
fore bondings, feeling that something bad is going to happen
tenacity
stubborn, determination
equanimity
calmness, composure
fortitude
firm courage, strength to endure pain
ingenuity
cleverness, originality
resignation
passive, acceptance
pandemonium
wildly noisy, chaotic scene
commiserate
show or express sympathy
abhor
hate or despise
aperture
opening or hole
artifice
trickery or deceit
benefactress
feminine for benefactor; one who supports another financially
cavilers
people who like to argue
consecration
the act of making something holy or sacred
dispensed
prohibited, forbidden
emulation
imitation
execrations
very strong insults or accusations
hiatus
pause or delay
ignominy
shame or embarrassment
intimated
showed or demonstrated
mortified
embarrassed to the point of injury
opprobrium
disapproval
poltroon
coward
propensities
habits or tendencies
propound
act or suggest
usurious
charging a ridiculously high rate of interest for money
vignettes
scenes or pictures
visage
facial expression