Pride and Prejudice 2

Question 1

trifle

Answer 1

(n) a thing of little value or importance; (v) treat (someone or something) without seriousness or respect

Question 2

bestow

Answer 2

confer or present (an honor, right, or gift):

Question 3

consign

Answer 3

deliver (something) to a person’s custody, typically in order for it to be sold; send (goods) by a public carrier; assign; commit decisively or permanently

Question 4

accede

Answer 4

assent or agree to a demand, request, or treaty; assume an office or position

Question 5

whimsical

Answer 5

playfully quaint or fanciful, esp. in an appealing and amusing way; acting or behaving in a capricious (change in mood or behavior) manner

Question 6

exigency

Answer 6

an urgent need or demand

Question 7

acquiescence

Answer 7

the reluctant acceptance of something without protest

Question 8

palliate

Answer 8

make (a disease or its symptoms) less severe or unpleasant without removing the cause

Question 9

alacrity

Answer 9

brisk and cheerful readiness

Question 10

cogent

Answer 10

(of an argument or case) clear, logical, and convincing

Question 11

impertinent

Answer 11

not showing proper respect; rude

Question 12

pertinent

Answer 12

relevant or applicable to a particular matter; apposite

Question 13

imputed

Answer 13

represent (something, esp. something undesirable) as being done, caused, or possessed by someone; attribute

Question 14

abominate

Answer 14

detest; loathe

Question 15

vehement

Answer 15

showing strong feeling; forceful, passionate, or intense

Question 16

approbation

Answer 16

approval or praise