Pride and Prejudice Vocab Flashcards
approbation
noun
a: commendation, praise
b: an act of approving formally or officially
acquiesce
verb
to accept, agree, or allow something to happen by staying silent or by not arguing
affront
verb
a: to insult especially to the face by behavior or language
b: to face in defiance : confront
ex: affront death
allay
verb
a: to subdue or reduce in intensity or severity: alleviate
b: to make quiet: calm
amiable
adjective
a: friendly and sociable
b: generally agreeable
conjecture
noun
an opinion or idea formed without proof or sufficient evidence : guess
contempt
noun
a: a feeling that someone or something is not worthy of any respect or approval
b: a lack of respect for or fear something that is usually respected or feared.
countenance
noun
1a: look, expression
b: mental composure
c: calm expression
2a: face, visage. especially : the face an indignation of mood, emotion or character
3a: bearing or expression that offers approval or sanction : moral support
decorum
noun
propriety and good taste in conduct or appearance : being polite and having good manners / etiquette
felicity
noun
1a: the quality or state of being happy. especially : great happiness
b: an instance of happiness
2a: something that causes happiness
gallantry
noun an act of marked courtesy \: courteous attention to a lady \: amorous attention or pursuit \: spirited and conspicuous bravery
insipid
adjective
1: lacking in qualities that interest, stimulate, or challenge : dull, flat
2. lacking taste or savor : tasteless
lament
verb
formal : to express sorrow, regret or unhappiness about something
ostentatious
adjective
attracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy often by gaudiness or obviousness : overly elaborate or conspicuous : characterized by, fond of, or evincing ostentation
prudent
adjective
: having or showing careful good judgment
