jane eyre part 2 Flashcards

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affability

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being friendly, good natured, or easy to talk to

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conjecture

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an opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information

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gregarious

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fond of company; sociable

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assuage

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to make an unpleasant feeling less intense

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anathema

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something or someone that one vehemently dislikes

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supercilious

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behaving as though one thinks one is superior to others

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impetuous

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acting or done quickly without thought or care

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presentiments

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an intuitive or foreboding feeling about the future

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augment

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to make greater or increase

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industrious

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diligent and hard working

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eradicated

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destroy completely

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expostulate

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express strong disapproval or disagreement

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ascetic

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suggesting the practice of extreme self discipline and abstenation

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impetus

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the force or energy with which a body moves

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acumen

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the ability to make good judgements and quick decisions

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automaton

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a moving mechanical device made jn imitation of a human being

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impediment

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a hinderance or obstruction

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talisman

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object thought to have good luck or magic powers

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vicinage

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another term for vicinity; area near or surrounding a particular place

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avaricious

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having or showing extreme greed for wealth or material gain