jane eyre part 1 Flashcards
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torpid
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mentally or physically inactive; lethargic
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lamentable
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deplorably bad or unsatisfactory
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bilious
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spiteful; bad-tempered
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antipathy
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aversion or dislike
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impudence
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not showing due respect
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pungent
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having a sharply strong taste or smell
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trifle
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a thing of little value or importance
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benefactress
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one who lends money, charity
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consecration
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dedication to a special purpose or service
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reviled
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critisize in an abusive or angrily insulting way
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consternation
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feelings of anxiety or dismay
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propensity
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a natural tendency to behave a certain way
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artifice
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clever or cunning devices
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parley
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hold a conference with the opposing side to discuss terms
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insuperable
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impossible to overcome
