jane eyre part 1 Flashcards
torpid
mentally or physically inactive; lethargic
lamentable
deplorably bad or unsatisfactory
bilious
spiteful; bad-tempered
antipathy
aversion or dislike
impudence
not showing due respect
pungent
having a sharply strong taste or smell
trifle
a thing of little value or importance
benefactress
one who lends money, charity
consecration
dedication to a special purpose or service
reviled
critisize in an abusive or angrily insulting way
consternation
feelings of anxiety or dismay
propensity
a natural tendency to behave a certain way
artifice
clever or cunning devices
parley
hold a conference with the opposing side to discuss terms
insuperable
impossible to overcome
aversion
strong dislike
audacious
showing lack of respect
capricious
given to sudden and unaccountable changes in mood ir behavior
assiduity
constant or close attention to what one is doing
truculent
eager or quick to fight