pride and prejudice Flashcards
surmise
noun verb. guess
propriety
(decency) the condition of being right, appropriate, or fitting.
condemn
criticise
indignation
anger aroused by something unjust, unworthy, or mean.
genteel
polite, refined, or respectable, often in an affected or ostentatious way.
alacrity
brisk and cheerful readiness.
inclination
a tendency to a particular aspect, state, character, or action
agitated
feeling or appearing troubled or nervous.
vain
narcissistic; useless.
avowal
an open declaration or acknowledgment.
eloquent
persuasive; expressive
acutest
superlative form of acute (severe)
incredulity
the state of being unwilling or unable to believe something.
conciliate
appease, stop (someone) from being angry or discontented
contempt
disdain
scruple
noun, verb hesitate. a feeling of doubt or hesitation with regard to the morality or propriety of a course of action.
impel
drive, force, or urge (someone) to do something.
unalloyed
(of metal) not alloyed; pure.
(chiefly of emotions) complete and unreserved.
abhorrence
a feeling of repulsion, disgusted loathing.
disapprobation
strong disapproval, typically on moral grounds.