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.
prevail
prove more powerful than opposing forces, be victorious; persuade.
tumult
a loud, confused noise, especially one caused by a large mass of people.
infliction
a nuisance
turnpike road
a road (such as an expressway) for the use of which tolls are collected.
scrutiny
1 : a searching study, inquiry, or inspection : examination. 2 : a searching look. 3 : close watch : surveillance.
repugnance
intense disgust
censure
verb noun condemn criticism juga
inducement
incentive
esteem
respect and admiration. nounverb bs
remonstrance
a forcefully reproachful protest.
reproachful
disapproving
second as a verb
support; back up
indifference
lack of interest, concern, or sympathy.
feign
pretend to be affected by (a feeling, state, or injury).
refute
disprove. prove that something is wrong
propensity
an often intense natural inclination
pecuniary
financial. relating to or consisting of money.
in lieu of
instead of
preferment
promotion or appointment to a position or office.
accede
agree to a demand, request, or treaty.
pretense
noun: make-believe, act. an attempt to make something that is not the case appear true.
idleness
laziness
debauchery
excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures.
dissipation
dissipated living. the squandering (waste) of money, energy, or resources.
incumbent
obligatory. mandatory.
ordain
appoint; order or decree (something) officially.
elope
run away secretly in order to get married, especially without parental consent.
acquit
free (someone) from a criminal charge by a verdict of not guilty.
assertion
declaration
confide
reveal
