Pride and Prejudice Ch. 17-32 Vocab

Question 1

sanguine

Answer 1

optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation.

Question 2

defer

Answer 2

put off (an action or event) to a later time; postpone.

Question 3

copse

Answer 3

a small group of trees.

Question 4

insolent

Answer 4

disrespectful or rude in speech or conduct

Question 5

derision

Answer 5

contemptuous ridicule or mockery

Question 6

perused

Answer 6

read (something), typically in a thorough or careful way.

Question 7

ostentatious

Answer 7

attracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy often by gaudiness or obviousness

Question 8

veracity

Answer 8

conformity with truth or fact

Question 9

destitute

Answer 9

lacking something needed or desirable

Question 10

effusion

Answer 10

a sudden and uncontrolled expression of strong emotion

Question 11

rectitude

Answer 11

behavior that is correct, upright and honorable

Question 12

mercenary

Answer 12

a soldier who works for money for a foreign army or government

Question 13

scruples

Answer 13

moral principles or beliefs that make you unwilling to do something that seems wrong

Question 14

prudence

Answer 14

the ability to use reason and good judgment in choosing one’s words and actions

Question 15

impetuous

Answer 15

moving with great force or violence; having great impetus; rushing; furious