Jane Eyre Hard Words Flashcards
Turbid
adjective: turbid
(of a liquid) cloudy, opaque, or thick with suspended matter.
“the turbid estuary”
Partiality
unfair bias in favour of one person or thing; favouritism
Aversion
a strong dislike or disinclination
Indifferent
having no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned.
Vigour
physical strength and good health
Revolt
take violent action against an established government or ruler; rebel
Phantom
A ghost.
a figment of the imagination
Riveting
completely engrossing; compelling
Solemn
Formal and dignified.
characterized by deep sincerity
Remote
(of a place) situated far from the main centres of population; distant
Drapery
cloth, curtains, or clothing hanging in loose folds.
Festoon
a chain or garland of flowers, leaves, or ribbons, hung in a curve as a decoration
Ere
before (in time)
Incredulous
(of a person or their manner) unwilling or unable to believe something
Subside
become less intense, violent, or severe
Ascertain
Discover.
find (something) out for certain; make sure of
Vulgar
Tasteless.
lacking sophistication or good taste.
Divest
Deprive.
deprive someone of (power, rights, or possessions).
Garter
a band worn around the leg to keep a stocking or sock up
Ignominy
public shame or disgrace.
Ligature
a thing used for tying or binding something tightly.
Stout
Fat
(of a person) rather fat or of heavy build.
Liable
responsible by law; legally answerable
Render
provide or give (a service, help, etc.).
Mutiny
Rebellion
an open rebellion against the proper authorities, especially by soldiers or sailors against their officers.
Trifle
a thing of little value or importance
Borne
Carried
carried or transported by the thing specified.
Rummage
search unsystematically and untidily through something
Rigour
Thoroughness
the quality of being extremely thorough and careful.
Chiding
full of rebuke; critical
Clustered
growing or situated in a group
Earnest
Serious.
resulting from or showing sincere and intense conviction
Repugnance
intense disgust
Pampering
indulge with every attention, comfort, and kindness; spoil.
Obviate
remove (a need or difficulty).
avoid or prevent (something undesirable).
Édification
Education
the moral or intellectual instruction or improvement of someone.
Evince
reveal the presence of (a quality or feeling); indicate.
Privation
a state in which food and other essentials for well-being are lacking
Petrified
so frightened that one is unable to move; terrified
Grimace
an ugly, twisted expression on a person’s face, typically expressing disgust, pain, or wry amusement
Mortify
Embarrass
cause (someone) to feel very embarrassed or ashamed
Remonstrate
make a forcefully reproachful protest
Hitherto
Until now
Procure
obtain (something), especially with care or effort
Treacherous
guilty of or involving betrayal or deception
Obtrusive
noticeable or prominent in an unwelcome or intrusive way
Abate
(of something unpleasant or severe) become less intense or widespread
Ardent
very enthusiastic or passionate.
Vigorous
strong, healthy, and full of energy.
Summit
the highest point of a hill or mountain
Girdle
Encircle
Verdure
lush green vegetation.
Asunder
Apart
Raving
irrational or incoherent talk
Whirl
move or cause to move rapidly round and round
Sleet
rain containing some ice, as when snow melts as it falls
Gale
a very strong wind
Tress
a long lock of a woman’s hair
Wont
Habit
one’s customary behaviour
Unwonted
unaccustomed or unusual
Advert
refer to in speaking or writing
Dwell
Live in
or
think, speak, or write at length about
Dell
a small valley, usually among trees
Valley
a low area of land between hills or mountains, typically with a river or stream flowing through it.
Cradle
Birthplace
Pestilence
a fatal epidemic disease, especially bubonic plague
Smite
strike with a firm blow
Malady
a disease or ailment
Vainly
producing no result; useless
Dispensary
a room where medicines are prepared and provided.
Abode
a place of residence; a house or home
Sumptuous
splendid and expensive-looking.
Wade
walk through (something filled with water).
Ample
enough or more than enough; plentiful.
Pungent
having a sharp and caustic quality.
Defective
imperfect or faulty.
Ajar
Slightly open
Demise
a person’s death
Reprimand
a formal expression of disapproval
Slumber
Sleep
Affable
friendly, good-natured, or easy to talk to
Demeanour
Attitude
outward behaviour or bearing
Scanty
small or insufficient in quantity or amount.
Docile
Obedient
ready to accept control or instruction; submissive
Jest
Joke
Mirth
amusement, especially as expressed in laughter.
Linger
stay in a place longer than necessary because of a reluctance to leave
Discern
recognize or find out
Accost
approach and address (someone) boldly or aggressively
Caprice
a sudden and unaccountable change of mood or behaviour.
Eccentric
(of a person or their behaviour) unconventional and slightly strange
Piquant
pleasantly stimulating or exciting to the mind
Blunder
a stupid or careless mistake
Repartee
onversation or speech characterized by quick, witty comments or replies
Suave
(especially of a man) charming, confident, and elegant
Intrinsic
Innate, inborn
belonging naturally; essential
Haughty
arrogantly superior and disdainful
Adventitious
Unplanned
happening as a result of an external factor or chance rather than design or inherent nature.
Insolent
showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect
Gall
make (someone) feel annoyed or resentful
Trite
(of a remark or idea) lacking originality or freshness; dull on account of overuse
Remorse
deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed
Verily
truly; certainly
Charnel
associated with death
Fallible
capable of making mistakes or being wrong.
Arrogate
take or claim (something) without justification
Austere
severe or strict in manner or attitude
Gravely
.
to a degree that gives cause for alarm
Capricious
given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behaviour.
Indignant
feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment
Inexorable
impossible to stop or prevent.
Torpid
mentally or physically inactive; lethargic
Rivalry
Competition
Emulous
motivated by a spirit of rivalry
Whither
to what place or state
