Jane Eyre Vocabulary Flashcards
abridge (v.)
omit; shorten; curtail
affability (n.)
ease of conversation; approachability
assiduous (adj.)
devoted; unremittingly attentive; constant in application
palliate (v.)
to disguise, conceal, or soften something serious
paroxysm (n.)
a sudden, violent outburst; a convulsion; a fit of emotion
piqued (adj.)
irritated or resentful
repletion (n.)
the condition of being filled up with something
acrimony (n.)
irritating or angry sharpness
bliss (n.)
supreme happiness
enigma (n.)
a riddle, puzzle, or mystery
ensconced (adj.)
settled securely or snugly
epithet (n.)
a name or term, often derogatory, to refer to a type or class of person
exonerated (adj. or v.)
relieved from an obligation, duty, or task; freed from blame
sardonic (adj.)
bitter; scornful or mocking
spiteful (adj.)
hateful; malicious
abhorred (v.)
regarded with horror or repugnance; loathed
avaricious (adj.)
greedy of wealth; covetous
averred (v.)
affirmed; asserted as a fact
eschewed (v.)
shunned; avoided; escaped
impetus (n.)
motivation; momentum
presentiment (n.)
a feeling about something in advance of its happening; an intuition
repose (n.)
- comfort; relief; shelter
torpid (adj.)
inactive; apathetic; dull
accrued (v.)
increased; grew as a natural product or result
analogous (adj.)
corresponding or comparable in some respect
deferential (adj.)
respectful; yielding to the opinion or will of another
doleful (adj.)
full of grief; sorrowful; gloomy
eminent (adj.)
distinguished; high in rank, station, or repute
evade (v.)
elude; get away by dexterity or artifice
impetuosity (n.)
sudden or rash action, sometimes violent
inexplicable (adj.)
incapable of being explained
patrimony (n.)
an estate inherited from one’s father or ancestors
malady (n.
sickness; bodily disorder or disease
slothful (adj.)
lazy; indolent; sluggish
superfluous (adj.)
unnecessary; excessive; more than is required
