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Sense & Sensibility Vocabulary Flashcards

memorise sophisticated vocab! 19/11/24

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elusive

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difficult to find, catch, achieve or remember

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adamant

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refusing to be persuaded or changing one’s mind

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inadvertently

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without intention; accidentally

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ephiphany

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a moment of sudden and great revelation or realisation

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catharasis

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the process of releasing, and providing relief from strong or repressed emotions

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introspective

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characterised by or given to introspection [the examination or observation of one’s own mental and emotional processes]

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credulous

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having or showing too great a readiness to believe things

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bequeath

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leave [property] to a person or other beneficiary by a will; pass or leave [something] to someone else

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relish

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great enjoyment

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amply

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enough or more than enough; plentifully

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devolved

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transfer or delegate (power) to a lower level, especially from central government to local or regional administration.

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moiety

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each of 2 parts which a thing is or can be divided

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sanguine

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

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tardy

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delaying or delayed beyond the right or expected time; late

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rendered

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melted in order to separate out impurities; provide or give

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acute

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[unpleasant or unwelcome situation or phenomenon] present or experienced to a severe or intense degree; showing perceptive understanding or insight; shrewd

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entreaty

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a humble or earnest request

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induced

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succeed in persuading or leading [someone] to do something

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effectual

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successful in producing desired or intended result; effective

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imprudent

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not showing care for consequence of an action; rash

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exert

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apply or bring to bear [a force, influence or quality]; make physical or mental effort

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eligible

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having the right to do or obtain something; satisfying appropriate conditions

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stipulated

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demand or specify [a requirement], part of an agreement

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abhorrence

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a feeling of revulsion; disgusted loathing

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conceive

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form or devise [plan or idea] in the mind

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indecorous

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not in keeping with good taste and propriety; improper

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sensibility

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the quality of being able to appreciate and respond to complex emotional or aesthetic influences

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prudent

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acting with or showing care and thought for future

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amiable

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having or displaying a friendly or pleasant manner

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disinclination

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a reluctance or lack of enthusiasm

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exertion

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physical or mental effort

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melancholy

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a feeling of pensive sadness, with no obvious cause

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indefatigable

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persisting tirelessly

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affluence

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state of having a great deal of money; wealth

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reproach

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express disapproval or disappointment in one’s actions

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repressed

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restrained or oppressed

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trifling

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unimportant or trivial

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disposition

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a person’s inherent qualities of mind and character

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unobstrusive

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not conspicuous or attracting attention

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esteem

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respect and admiration

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indifference

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lack of interest, concern or sympathy

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rapturous

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characterised by feeling or expressing great pleasure/enthusiasm

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cordial

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warm and friendly; strongly felt

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propriety

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conformity to conventionally accepted standards of behaviour or morals.

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approbation

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approval or praise

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inclination

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person’s natural tendency orurgeto act or feel in a particular way; a disposition.

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commendation

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official or formal praise

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countenance

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a person’s face or facial expression.

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conviction

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a firm belief or opinion

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conjectured

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form an opinion orsuppositionabout (something) on the basis of incomplete information

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indignation

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anger orannoyanceprovokedby what is perceived asunfairtreatment.

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merit

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the quality of being particularly good or worthy, especially so as to deserve praise or reward.

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indispensably

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absolutely necessary

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felicity

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intense happiness; the ability to find appropriate expression for one’s thoughts.

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partiality

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a particular liking or fondness for something; unfair bias

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inquietude

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physical or mentalrestlessnessordisturbance

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dejection

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a sad and depressed state; low spirits

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indulgence

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the action or fact of indulging

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affront

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offend modesty or values of

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endeavour

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try hard to do or achieve something

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insinuation

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unpleasant hint or suggestion of something bad

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hasten

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be quick to do something

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dissuade

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persuade not to take particular course of action

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