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Pride and Prejudice Flashcards

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Caprice

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a sudden or unpredictable change of attitude, behaviour

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Emphatic

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expressed, spoken, or done with emphasis

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Disconcert

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to disturb the composure of

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Gallantry

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conspicuous courage, esp in war: the gallantry of the troops

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Folly

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the state or quality of being foolish; stupidity; rashness

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Impertinent

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rude; insolent; impudent

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Fortnight

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a period of 14 consecutive days; two weeks

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Indignation

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anger or scorn aroused by something felt to be unfair, unworthy, or wrong

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Insipid

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lacking spirit; boring

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Draught

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a portion of liquid to be drunk, esp a dose of medicine

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Countenance

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the face, esp when considered as expressing a person’s character or mood

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Assent

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agreement, as to a statement, proposal, etc; acceptance

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Eminent

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above others in rank, merit, or reputation; distinguished

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Stout

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solidly built or corpulent

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Prevail

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often followed by over or against: to prove superior; gain mastery: skill will prevail

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Odious

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offensive; repugnant

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Deceitful

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full of deceit (the act or practice of deceiving)

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Expostulation

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usually followed by with: to argue or reason (with), esp in order to dissuade from an action or intention

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Reprehensible

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open to criticism or rebuke; blameworthy

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Infinite

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having no limits or boundaries in time, space, extent, or magnitude

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Civility

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politeness or courtesy, esp when formal / an act of politeness

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Novelty

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the quality of being new and fresh and interesting

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Willful

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intent on having one’s own way; headstrong or obstinate

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Propitious

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favourable; auguring well

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Felicity

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happiness; joy

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Rectory

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the official house of a rector

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Amends

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recompense or compensation given or gained for some injury, insult, etc: to make amends

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Deference

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submission to or compliance with the will, wishes, etc, of another

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Affability

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showing warmth and friendliness; kindly; mild; benign

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Abode

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a place in which one lives; one’s home

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Tête à tête

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face to face

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Parsonage

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the residence of a parson who is not a rector or vicar, as provided by the parish

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Deign

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to think it fit or worthy of oneself (to do something); condescend

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Contemplation

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thoughtful or long consideration or observation

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Esteem

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to have great respect or high regard for: to esteem a colleague

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Degenerate

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having declined or deteriorated to a lower mental, moral, or physical level; debased; degraded; corrupt

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Proxy

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a person authorized to act on behalf of someone else; agent: to vote by proxy

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Procure

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to obtain or acquire; secure

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Probity

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confirmed integrity; uprightness

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Exultation

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to be joyful or jubilant, esp because of triumph or success; rejoice

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Humility

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the state or quality of being humble

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Discernment

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keen perception or judgment

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Bestow

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to present (a gift) or confer (an award or honour)

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Insolent

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offensive, impudent, or disrespectful

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Persevere

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often followed by in: to show perseverance

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Injunction

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an instruction or order issued by a court to a party to an action, esp to refrain from some act, such as causing a nuisance

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Condescend

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to act graciously towards another or others regarded as being on a lower level; behave patronizingly

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Coquetry

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flirtation (behaviour intended to arouse sexual feelings or advances without emotional commitment)

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