jane eyre part 2 Flashcards
affability
being friendly, good natured, or easy to talk to
conjecture
an opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information
gregarious
fond of company; sociable
assuage
to make an unpleasant feeling less intense
anathema
something or someone that one vehemently dislikes
supercilious
behaving as though one thinks one is superior to others
impetuous
acting or done quickly without thought or care
presentiments
an intuitive or foreboding feeling about the future
augment
to make greater or increase
industrious
diligent and hard working
eradicated
destroy completely
expostulate
express strong disapproval or disagreement
ascetic
suggesting the practice of extreme self discipline and abstenation
impetus
the force or energy with which a body moves
acumen
the ability to make good judgements and quick decisions