Jane Eyre Vocabulary #1

Question 1

Engender

Answer 1

to be created, to make happen

Question 2

Lineament

Answer 2

characteristics of parts of a face
descriptive features
physical features

Question 3

Nestle

Answer 3

move into a comfortable position
comfortable
snug

Question 4

Turbid

Answer 4

Cloudy
Thick
Dense
Unclear

Question 5

Absolve

Answer 5

Let off the hook
Forgive
Free from sin

Question 6

Deriving

Answer 6

Explanation of the historical origin of a word
Origin
To come from

Question 7

Obviate

Answer 7

Do away with

Prevent occurrence

Question 8

Scapegoat

Answer 8

Someone who is punished for the errors of others

Question 9

Buxom

Answer 9

Plump
Thick
Heavy

Question 10

Fascinate

Answer 10

To arouse awe

Be interested in

Question 11

Refine

Answer 11

Pure

Improve by polishing

Question 12

Peruse

Answer 12

Carefully examine

Examine with attention and detail

Question 13

Mope

Answer 13

Gloomy
Sad
Moody

Question 14

Expostulation

Answer 14

Protest

Speak out against

Question 15

Reprove

Answer 15

Scold
Chew out
Get on to

Question 16

Remonstrate

Answer 16

Argue
Point out something wrong
To show someone’s wrong doings

Question 17

Ostensible

Answer 17

Fake
Pretend
Fiction
Fairytale

Question 18

Overpower

Answer 18

Overcome by superior force

Power over

Question 19

Intimidate

Answer 19

Make fearful

To frighten

Question 20

Congeal

Answer 20

become hardened; like jello