jane eyre part 3 Flashcards

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odious

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extremely unpleasant, repulsive

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remonstrance

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a forcefully reproachful protest

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emaciated

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abnormally thin or weak

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pallid

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pale, typically because of poor health

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quiescent

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in a state or period of inactivity or dormancy

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remuneration

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money paid for work or a service

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elysium

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part of the greek conception of afterlife; in hades, for the heroes

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ebullition

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sudden outburst of emotion or violence

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superfluity

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exessively large amount of something

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veneration

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great respect, reverence

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diffidence

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modesty or shyness resulting from lack of self confidence

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coadjutor

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bishop appointed to assist a diocesan bishop, is usually his successor

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magnanimity

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generous or forgiving

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neophyte

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someone who is new to a subject, skill, or beleif

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culpability

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responsability or fault; blame

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sardonic

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cynical

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fallible

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capable of making mistakes

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lassitude

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lack of energy

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credulous

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gullible or naive

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sublime

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of such excellence as to inspire awe