pride and prejudice Flashcards

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surmise

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noun verb. guess

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propriety

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(decency) the condition of being right, appropriate, or fitting.

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3
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condemn

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criticise

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4
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indignation

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anger aroused by something unjust, unworthy, or mean.

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5
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genteel

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polite, refined, or respectable, often in an affected or ostentatious way.

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6
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alacrity

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brisk and cheerful readiness.

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7
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inclination

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a tendency to a particular aspect, state, character, or action

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8
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agitated

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feeling or appearing troubled or nervous.

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9
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vain

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narcissistic; useless.

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10
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avowal

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an open declaration or acknowledgment.

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11
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eloquent

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persuasive; expressive

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12
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acutest

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superlative form of acute (severe)

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incredulity

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the state of being unwilling or unable to believe something.

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14
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conciliate

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appease, stop (someone) from being angry or discontented

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15
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contempt

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disdain

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scruple

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noun, verb hesitate. a feeling of doubt or hesitation with regard to the morality or propriety of a course of action.

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impel

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drive, force, or urge (someone) to do something.

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18
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unalloyed

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(of metal) not alloyed; pure.

(chiefly of emotions) complete and unreserved.

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19
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abhorrence

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a feeling of repulsion, disgusted loathing.

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20
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disapprobation

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strong disapproval, typically on moral grounds.

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21
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prevail

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prove more powerful than opposing forces, be victorious; persuade.

22
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tumult

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a loud, confused noise, especially one caused by a large mass of people.

23
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infliction

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a nuisance

24
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turnpike road

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a road (such as an expressway) for the use of which tolls are collected.

25
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scrutiny

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1 : a searching study, inquiry, or inspection : examination. 2 : a searching look. 3 : close watch : surveillance.

26
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repugnance

A

intense disgust

27
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censure

A

verb noun condemn criticism juga

28
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inducement

A

incentive

29
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esteem

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respect and admiration. nounverb bs

30
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remonstrance

A

a forcefully reproachful protest.

31
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reproachful

A

disapproving

32
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second as a verb

A

support; back up

33
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indifference

A

lack of interest, concern, or sympathy.

34
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feign

A

pretend to be affected by (a feeling, state, or injury).

35
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refute

A

disprove. prove that something is wrong

36
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propensity

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an often intense natural inclination

37
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pecuniary

A

financial. relating to or consisting of money.

38
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in lieu of

A

instead of

39
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preferment

A

promotion or appointment to a position or office.

40
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accede

A

agree to a demand, request, or treaty.

41
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pretense

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noun: make-believe, act. an attempt to make something that is not the case appear true.

42
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idleness

A

laziness

43
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debauchery

A

excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures.

44
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dissipation

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dissipated living. the squandering (waste) of money, energy, or resources.

45
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incumbent

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obligatory. mandatory.

46
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ordain

A

appoint; order or decree (something) officially.

47
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elope

A

run away secretly in order to get married, especially without parental consent.

48
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acquit

A

free (someone) from a criminal charge by a verdict of not guilty.

49
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assertion

A

declaration

50
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confide

A

reveal