Sense & Sensibility Vocabulary

Question 1

elusive

Answer 1

difficult to find, catch, achieve or remember

Question 2

adamant

Answer 2

refusing to be persuaded or changing one’s mind

Question 3

inadvertently

Answer 3

without intention; accidentally

Question 4

ephiphany

Answer 4

a moment of sudden and great revelation or realisation

Question 5

catharasis

Answer 5

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

Question 6

introspective

Answer 6

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

Question 7

credulous

Answer 7

having or showing too great a readiness to believe things

Question 8

bequeath

Answer 8

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

Question 9

relish

Answer 9

great enjoyment

Question 10

amply

Answer 10

enough or more than enough; plentifully

Question 11

devolved

Answer 11

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

Question 12

moiety

Answer 12

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

Question 13

sanguine

Answer 13

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

Question 14

tardy

Answer 14

delaying or delayed beyond the right or expected time; late

Question 15

rendered

Answer 15

melted in order to separate out impurities; provide or give

Question 16

acute

Answer 16

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

Question 17

entreaty

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a humble or earnest request

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induced

Answer 18

succeed in persuading or leading [someone] to do something

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effectual

Answer 19

successful in producing desired or intended result; effective

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imprudent

Answer 20

not showing care for consequence of an action; rash

Question 21

exert

Answer 21

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

Question 22

eligible

Answer 22

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

Question 23

stipulated

Answer 23

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

Question 24

abhorrence

Answer 24

a feeling of revulsion; disgusted loathing

Question 25

conceive

Answer 25

form or devise [plan or idea] in the mind

Question 26

indecorous

Answer 26

not in keeping with good taste and propriety; improper

Question 27

sensibility

Answer 27

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

Question 28

prudent

Answer 28

acting with or showing care and thought for future

Question 29

amiable

Answer 29

having or displaying a friendly or pleasant manner

Question 30

disinclination

Answer 30

a reluctance or lack of enthusiasm

Question 31

exertion

Answer 31

physical or mental effort

Question 32

melancholy

Answer 32

a feeling of pensive sadness, with no obvious cause

Question 33

indefatigable

Answer 33

persisting tirelessly

Question 34

affluence

Answer 34

state of having a great deal of money; wealth

Question 35

reproach

Answer 35

express disapproval or disappointment in one’s actions

Question 36

repressed

Answer 36

restrained or oppressed

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trifling

Answer 37

unimportant or trivial

Question 38

disposition

Answer 38

a person’s inherent qualities of mind and character

Question 39

unobstrusive

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not conspicuous or attracting attention

Question 40

esteem

Answer 40

respect and admiration

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indifference

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lack of interest, concern or sympathy

Question 42

rapturous

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characterised by feeling or expressing great pleasure/enthusiasm

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cordial

Answer 43

warm and friendly; strongly felt

Question 44

propriety

Answer 44

conformity to conventionally accepted standards of behaviour or morals.

Question 45

approbation

Answer 45

approval or praise

Question 46

inclination

Answer 46

person's natural tendency or urge to act or feel in a particular way; a disposition.

Question 47

commendation

Answer 47

official or formal praise

Question 48

countenance

Answer 48

a person's face or facial expression.

Question 49

conviction

Answer 49

a firm belief or opinion

Question 50

conjectured

Answer 50

form an opinion or supposition about (something) on the basis of incomplete information

Question 51

indignation

Answer 51

anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment.

Question 52

merit

Answer 52

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

Question 53

indispensably

Answer 53

absolutely necessary

Question 54

felicity

Answer 54

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

Question 55

partiality

Answer 55

a particular liking or fondness for something; unfair bias

Question 56

inquietude

Answer 56

physical or mental restlessness or disturbance

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dejection

Answer 57

a sad and depressed state; low spirits

Question 58

indulgence

Answer 58

the action or fact of indulging

Question 59

affront

Answer 59

offend modesty or values of

Question 60

endeavour

Answer 60

try hard to do or achieve something

Question 61

insinuation

Answer 61

unpleasant hint or suggestion of something bad

Question 62

hasten

Answer 62

be quick to do something

Question 63

dissuade

Answer 63

persuade not to take particular course of action