Jane Eyre - Vocab

Question 1

visage

Answer 1

(noun): The face, usually in reference to shape, features, expression, etc.

Question 2

wanton

Answer 2

(adj. ): 1. extravagantly or excessively luxurious, as a person, manner of living, or style.
2. done, shown, used etc., maliciously or unjustifiably

Question 3

smart

Answer 3

(adj.): causing a sharp, stinging pain

Question 4

gallows

Answer 4

(noun): a wooden frame, consisting of a crossbeam on two uprights, on which condemned persons are executed by hanging

Question 5

disposition

Answer 5

(noun): natural mental and emotional outlook or mood; characteristic attitude

Question 6

wont

Answer 6

(adj.): accustomed (to doing something)

Question 7

unwonted

Answer 7

(adj.): out of the ordinary; unusual

Question 8

abhor

Answer 8

(adj.): find repugnant, detest; reject

Question 9

wretch

Answer 9

(noun): a person pitied for his misfortune

Question 10

hitherto

Answer 10

(adverb): up to this time, until now

Question 11

peruse

Answer 11

(verb): to read through with thoroughness or care

Question 12

ominous

Answer 12

(adj.): serving as or having significance as an omen

Question 13

chide

Answer 13

(verb): to expressly disapproval of; scold; reproach

Question 14

vice

Answer 14

(noun) : 1. immoral conduct; depraved or degrading behavior

2. a fault, defect, or shortcoming

Question 15

countenance

Answer 15

(noun): appearance; especially the look or expression of the face

Question 16

fiend

Answer 16

(noun): a diabolically cruel or wicked person

Question 17

grotesque

Answer 17

(adj.): odd or unnatural in shape, appearance, or character; fantastically ugly or absurd, bizarre

Question 18

contempt

Answer 18

(noun): the feeling with which a person regards anything considered mean, vile or worthless

Question 19

ghastly

Answer 19

(adj.): resembling a ghost, especially in being very pale

Question 20

elicit

Answer 20

(verb): to give rise to, evoke

Question 21

conception

Answer 21

(noun): a notion; idea; concept