Jane Eyre Part 1 Flashcards

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Ignominy

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Disgrace

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Visage

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The face

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Peremptorily

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Dictatorially; in an offensively self-assured manner

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Meager

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Deficient in quantity or quality

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Execrations

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Curses

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Antipathy

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Aversion; natural dislike

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Fain

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Willingly; gladly

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Pensive

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Seriously or sadly thoughtful

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Prerogatives

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Exclusive rights or privileges

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Impalpable

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Intangible; cannot be grasped by the mind

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Solace

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Comfort in sorrow

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Perfidious

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Basely treacherous

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Orb

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Sphere

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Edification

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Instruction in moral improvement or benefit

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Imputation

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Insinuation of something discreditable

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Ameliorate

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To improve

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Imbibe

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To drink

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Raiment

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Clothing

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Assiduous

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Constantly attentive