Pride and Prejudice

Question 1

censure

Answer 1

verb or noun
express severe disapproval of (someone or something), especially in a formal statement.
“the company was heavily censured by inspectors from the Department of Trade”

Question 2

incredulity

Answer 2

noun
the state of being unwilling or unable to believe something.
“he stared down the street in incredulity”

Question 3

contempt

Answer 3

noun
the feeling that a person or a thing is worthless or beneath consideration.
“Pam stared at the girl with total contempt”
disregard for something that should be considered.
“this action displays an arrogant contempt for the wishes of the majority”

Question 4

scruples

Answer 4

noun
a feeling of doubt or hesitation with regard to the morality or propriety of a course of action.
“I had no scruples about eavesdropping”

Question 5

disapprobation

Answer 5

noun
strong disapproval, typically on moral grounds.
“she braved her mother’s disapprobation and slipped out to enjoy herself”

Question 6

verdure

Answer 6

noun

lush green vegetation.

Question 7

haughty

Answer 7

adjective
arrogantly superior and disdainful.
“a look of haughty disdain”

Question 8

repugnant

Answer 8

noun
intense disgust.
“our repugnance at the bleeding carcasses”

Question 9

propriety

Answer 9

noun
conformity to conventionally accepted standards of behaviour or morals.
“he always behaved with the utmost propriety”

Question 10

remonstrance

Answer 10

noun
a forcefully reproachful protest.
“angry remonstrances in the Commons”

Question 11

propensity

Answer 11

noun
an inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way.
“his propensity for violence”

Question 12

pecuniary

Answer 12

adjective
relating to or consisting of money.
“he admitted obtaining a pecuniary advantage by deception”

Question 13

dissipation

Answer 13

noun
overindulgence in sensual pleasures; dissipated living.
“a descent into drunkenness and sexual dissipation”
he squandering of money, energy, or resources.
“the dissipation of the country’s mineral wealth”

Question 14

reproach

Answer 14

verb
express to (someone) one’s disapproval of or disappointment in their actions.
“her friends reproached her for not thinking enough about her family”
accuse someone of.
“his wife reproached him with cowardice”

Question 15

connivance

Answer 15

noun
willingness to allow or be secretly involved in an immoral or illegal act.
“this infringement of the law had taken place with the connivance of officials”

Question 16

penitent

Answer 16

adjective
feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong; repentant.
“a penitent expression”

Question 17

insolence

Answer 17

noun
rude and disrespectful behaviour.
“she was sacked for insolence”

Question 18

duplicity

Answer 18

noun
deceitfulness.
“he was accused of duplicity and branded a traitor”

Question 19

contrivance

Answer 19

noun
the use of skill to create or bring about something, especially with a consequent effect of artificiality.
“the requirements of the system, by happy chance and some contrivance, can be summed up in an acronym”

Question 20

profligacy

Answer 20

noun
reckless extravagance or wastefulness in the use of resources.
“his financial prudence corrected the profligacies of Nero”
licentious or dissolute behaviour.
“the emperor’s sexual profligacy”

Question 21

obeisance

Answer 21

noun
deferential respect.
“they paid obeisance to the Prince”

Question 22

diminution

Answer 22

noun
a reduction in the size, extent, or importance of something.
“a permanent diminution in value”

Question 23

upbraided

Answer 23

verb
find fault with (someone); scold.
“he was upbraided for his slovenly appearance”

Question 24

chagrin

Answer 24

noun or verb
annoyance or distress at having failed or been humiliated.
“to my chagrin, he was nowhere to be seen”
eel distressed or humiliated.
“he was chagrined when his friend poured scorn on him”

Question 25

imprudent

Answer 25

adjective not showing care for the consequences of an action; rash. "it would be imprudent to leave her winter coat behind"

Question 26

replete

Answer 26

adjective filled or well-supplied with something. "sensational popular fiction, replete with adultery and sudden death" very full of or sated by food. "I went out into the sun-drenched streets again, replete and relaxed"

Question 27

felicity

Answer 27

noun intense happiness. "domestic felicity"

Question 28

consternation

Answer 28

noun a feeling of anxiety or dismay, typically at something unexpected. "to her consternation her car wouldn't start"

Question 29

congenial

Answer 29

adjective (of a person) pleasing or liked on account of having qualities or interests that are similar to one's own. "his need for some congenial company" (of a thing) pleasant or agreeable because suited to one's taste or inclination. "he went back to a climate more congenial to his cold stony soul"

Question 30

profusion

Answer 30

noun an abundance or large quantity of something. "a rich profusion of flowers"

Question 31

dejection

Answer 31

noun a sad and depressed state; low spirits. "he was slumped in deep dejection"

Question 32

anew

Answer 32

adjective in a new or different and typically more positive way. "her career had begun anew, with a lucrative Japanese modelling contract" once more; again. "tears filled her eyes anew"

Question 33

rapture

Answer 33

noun a feeling of intense pleasure or joy. "Leonora listened with rapture"

Question 34

repine

Answer 34

verb feel or express discontent; fret. "you mustn't let yourself repine"

Question 35

disposition

Answer 35

noun a person's inherent qualities of mind and character. "your sunny disposition has a way of rubbing off on those around you" an inclination or tendency. "the Prime Minister has shown a disposition to alter policies"

Question 36

deign

Answer 36

verb do something that one considers to be beneath one's dignity. "she did not deign to answer the maid's question"

Question 37

imputed

Answer 37

verb represent (something, especially something undesirable) as being done or possessed by someone; attribute. "the crimes imputed to Richard" assign (a value) to something by inference from the value of the products or processes to which it contributes. "by imputing the interest rates they potentially introduce a measurement error"

Question 38

conjugal

Answer 38

adjective relating to marriage or the relationship between a married couple. "conjugal loyalty"

Question 39

reprehensible

Answer 39

adjective deserving censure or condemnation. "his complacency and reprehensible laxity"

Question 40

querulous

Answer 40

adjective complaining in a rather petulant or whining manner. "she became querulous and demanding"

Question 41

acquiesce

Answer 41

verb accept something reluctantly but without protest. "Sara acquiesced in his decision"

Question 42

affable

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adjective friendly, good-natured, or easy to talk to. "an affable and agreeable companion"

Question 43

trifling

Answer 43

adjective unimportant or trivial. "a trifling sum"

Question 44

construed

Answer 44

``` verb interpret (a word or action) in a particular way. "his words could hardly be construed as an apology" ```

Question 45

reproofs

Answer 45

noun an expression of blame or disapproval. "she welcomed him with a mild reproof for leaving her alone"

Question 46

acceded

Answer 46

verb agree to a demand, request, or treaty. "the authorities did not accede to the strikers' demands" assume an office or position. "Elizabeth I acceded to the throne in 1558"

Question 47

tete-a-tete

Answer 47

noun a private conversation between two people. "it so happened that their tête-à-tête was in earshot"

Question 48

whimsical

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adjective playfully quaint or fanciful, especially in an appealing and amusing way. "a whimsical sense of humour" acting or behaving in a capricious manner. "the whimsical arbitrariness of autocracy"

Question 49

capricious

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given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behaviour. "it's terrible to feel our livelihood hinges on a capricious boss" changing according to no discernible rules; unpredictable. "a capricious climate"

Question 50

tincture

Answer 50

verb be tinged or imbued with a slight amount of. "Arthur's affability was tinctured with faint sarcasm"

Question 51

complaisant

Answer 51

adjective willing to please others or to accept what they do or say without protest. "there are too many complaisant doctors signing sick notes"

Question 52

diffidence

Answer 52

noun modesty or shyness resulting from a lack of self-confidence. "I say this with some diffidence"

Question 53

petulance

Answer 53

noun the quality of being childishly sulky or bad-tempered. "a slight degree of petulance had crept into his voice"

Question 54

acrimony

Answer 54

noun bitterness or ill feeling. "the AGM dissolved into acrimony"

Question 55

brevity

Answer 55

noun concise and exact use of words in writing or speech. "the staff will edit manuscripts with a view to brevity and clarity" shortness of time. "the brevity of human life"

Question 56

exigency

Answer 56

noun an urgent need or demand. "women worked long hours when the exigencies of the family economy demanded it"

Question 57

impetuous

Answer 57

adjective acting or done quickly and without thought or care. "she might live to rue this impetuous decision" moving forcefully or rapidly. "an impetuous but controlled flow of water"

Question 58

frivolous

Answer 58

``` adjective not having any serious purpose or value. "frivolous ribbons and lacy frills" (of a person) carefree and superficial. "the frivolous, fun-loving flappers of the twenties" ```

Question 59

invectives

Answer 59

noun insulting, abusive, or highly critical language. "he let out a stream of invective"

Question 60

contrive

Answer 60

verb create or bring about (an object or a situation) by deliberate use of skill and artifice. "his opponents contrived a cabinet crisis" manage to do something foolish or create an undesirable situation. "he contrived to flood the flat three times"

Question 61

repose

Answer 61

``` noun or verb a state of rest, sleep, or tranquillity. "in repose her face looked relaxed" be situated or kept in a particular place. "the diamond now reposes in the Louvre" ```

Question 62

dilatory

Answer 62

adjective slow to act. "he had been dilatory in appointing a solicitor" intended to cause delay. "they resorted to dilatory tactics, forcing a postponement of peace talks"

Question 63

sanguine

Answer 63

adjective optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation. "he is sanguine about prospects for the global economy"

Question 64

licentious

Answer 64

adjective promiscuous and unprincipled in sexual matters. "the ruler's tyrannical and licentious behaviour"

Question 65

tidings

Answer 65

noun news; information. "the bearer of glad tidings"

Question 66

on a sixpence

Answer 66

on a sixpence — used to refer to a manoeuvre that can be performed by a moving vehicle or person within a small area or short distance. "the car stops on a sixpence"

Question 67

requite

Answer 67

``` verb make appropriate return for (a favour, service, or wrongdoing). "they are quick to requite a kindness" return a favour to (someone). "to win enough to requite my friends" respond to (love or affection). "she did not requite his love" ```

Question 68

gaily

Answer 68

``` adverb in a cheerful or light-hearted way. "he waved gaily to the crowd" without thinking of the consequences. "she plunged gaily into speculation on the stock market" with a bright or attractive appearance. "gaily coloured sailing boats" ```

Question 69

cogent

Answer 69

adjective (of an argument or case) clear, logical, and convincing. "they put forward cogent arguments for British membership"

Question 70

impertinence

Answer 70

noun lack of respect; rudeness. "they gasped at the impertinence of the suggestion"

Question 71

racked

Answer 71

verb cause extreme pain, anguish, or distress to. "he was racked with guilt"

Question 72

gallantry

Answer 72

noun courageous behaviour, especially in battle. "a medal awarded for outstanding gallantry during the raid" polite attention or respect given by men to women. "no young man offers to carry this burden for her: such gallantry is out of fashion"

Question 73

prodigious

Answer 73

adjective remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree. "the stove consumed a prodigious amount of fuel"

Question 74

lustre

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``` noun a gentle sheen or soft glow. "the lustre of the Milky Way" glory or distinction. "a celebrity player to add lustre to the line-up" ```

Question 75

deaden

Answer 75

verb make (a noise or sensation) less strong or intense. "ether was used to deaden the pain" deprive of the power of sensation. "diabetes can deaden the nerve endings" deprive of force or vitality; stultify. "the syllabus has deadened the teaching process" make (someone) insensitive to something. "laughter might deaden us to the moral issue"

Question 76

rapacity

Answer 76

noun aggressive greed. "the rapacity of landowners seeking greater profit from their property"

Question 77

panegyric

Answer 77

noun a public speech or published text in praise of someone or something. "a panegyric on the pleasures of malt whisky"

Question 78

hither

Answer 78

``` adverb or adjective to or towards this place. "I little knew then that such calamity would summon me hither!" situated on this side. "the hither side of Severn" ```

Question 79

tacit

Answer 79

adjective understood or implied without being stated. "your silence may be taken to mean tacit agreement"

Question 80

importune

Answer 80

verb harass (someone) persistently for or to do something. "reporters importuned him with pointed questions" approach (someone) to request or offer sexual services, especially as a prostitute. "the girl is charged with loitering in a public place with intent to solicit or importune another person"

Question 81

thither

Answer 81

adverb to or towards that place. "no trickery had been necessary to attract him thither"

Question 82

sagacity

Answer 82

noun the quality of being sagacious. "a man of great political sagacity"

Question 83

vehemence

Answer 83

noun great forcefulness or intensity of feeling or expression. "the vehemence of his reaction"

Question 84

obsequious

Answer 84

adjective obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree. "they were served by obsequious waiters"