Pride and Prejudice Flashcards
Caprice
a sudden or unpredictable change of attitude, behaviour
Emphatic
expressed, spoken, or done with emphasis
Disconcert
to disturb the composure of
Gallantry
conspicuous courage, esp in war: the gallantry of the troops
Folly
the state or quality of being foolish; stupidity; rashness
Impertinent
rude; insolent; impudent
Fortnight
a period of 14 consecutive days; two weeks
Indignation
anger or scorn aroused by something felt to be unfair, unworthy, or wrong
Insipid
lacking spirit; boring
Draught
a portion of liquid to be drunk, esp a dose of medicine
Countenance
the face, esp when considered as expressing a person’s character or mood
Assent
agreement, as to a statement, proposal, etc; acceptance
Eminent
above others in rank, merit, or reputation; distinguished
Stout
solidly built or corpulent
Prevail
often followed by over or against: to prove superior; gain mastery: skill will prevail
Odious
offensive; repugnant
Deceitful
full of deceit (the act or practice of deceiving)
Expostulation
usually followed by with: to argue or reason (with), esp in order to dissuade from an action or intention
Reprehensible
open to criticism or rebuke; blameworthy
Infinite
having no limits or boundaries in time, space, extent, or magnitude
Civility
politeness or courtesy, esp when formal / an act of politeness
Novelty
the quality of being new and fresh and interesting
Willful
intent on having one’s own way; headstrong or obstinate
Propitious
favourable; auguring well
Felicity
happiness; joy
Rectory
the official house of a rector
Amends
recompense or compensation given or gained for some injury, insult, etc: to make amends
Deference
submission to or compliance with the will, wishes, etc, of another
Affability
showing warmth and friendliness; kindly; mild; benign
Abode
a place in which one lives; one’s home
Tête à tête
face to face
Parsonage
the residence of a parson who is not a rector or vicar, as provided by the parish
Deign
to think it fit or worthy of oneself (to do something); condescend
Contemplation
thoughtful or long consideration or observation
Esteem
to have great respect or high regard for: to esteem a colleague
Degenerate
having declined or deteriorated to a lower mental, moral, or physical level; debased; degraded; corrupt
Proxy
a person authorized to act on behalf of someone else; agent: to vote by proxy
Procure
to obtain or acquire; secure
Probity
confirmed integrity; uprightness
Exultation
to be joyful or jubilant, esp because of triumph or success; rejoice
Humility
the state or quality of being humble
Discernment
keen perception or judgment
Bestow
to present (a gift) or confer (an award or honour)
Insolent
offensive, impudent, or disrespectful
Persevere
often followed by in: to show perseverance
Injunction
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
Condescend
to act graciously towards another or others regarded as being on a lower level; behave patronizingly
Coquetry
flirtation (behaviour intended to arouse sexual feelings or advances without emotional commitment)
