Pride and Prejudice Vocab 2

Question 1

paltry

Answer 1

adj. ridiculously or insultingly small; petty; worthless

Question 2

affinity

Answer 2

n. a natural liking for or attraction to a person, thing, idea, etc.; inherent likeness or agreement; close resemblance or connection; sympathy, fondness, similarity, compatibility

Question 3

profuse

Answer 3

adj. spending or giving freely and in large amount, often to excess; extravagant; made or done freely and abundantly; abundant; in great amount; lavish

Question 4

panegyric

Answer 4

n. a lofty oration or writing in praise of a person or thing; formal or elaborate praise; homage

Question 5

approbation

Answer 5

n. approval; commendation

Question 6

implacable

Answer 6

adj. not to be appeased, mollified, or pacified; inexorable; merciless

Question 7

propensity

Answer 7

n. a natural inclination or tendency; disposition, penchant, proclivity

Question 8

laconic

Answer 8

Using few words; expressing much in few words, concise, pithy, terse, succinct

Question 9

iniquitous

Answer 9

adj. characterized by injustice or wickedness; wicked; sinful; perverse; base; unjust

Question 10

filial

Answer 10

adj. of, relating to, or befitting a son or daughter (e.g. filial obedience); noting or having the relation of a child to a parent

Question 11

succession

Answer 11

n. the coming of one person or thing after another in order, sequence, or in the course of events

Question 12

taciturn

Answer 12

adj. inclined to silence; reserved in speech; reluctant to join in conversation; silent in expression and manner; uncommunicative; reticent

Question 13

eclat

Answer 13

n. brilliance of success, reputation, etc.; showy or elaborate display; acclamation; acclaim

Question 14

dissemble

Answer 14

v. to conceal one’s true motives, thoughts, etc., by some pretense; speak or act hypocritically

Question 15

manifold

Answer 15

adj. of many kinds; numerous and varied; having numerous different parts, elements, features, forms, etc.;
Machinery. a chamber having several outlets through which a liquid or gas is distributed or gathered, e.g. engine manifold

Question 16

assiduous

Answer 16

adj. constant; unremitting; constant in application or effort; working diligently at a task; persevering; industrious; attentive

Question 17

expedient

Answer 17

adj. tending to promote some proposed or desired object; fit or suitable for the purpose; proper under the circumstances; conducive to advantage or interest; advisable, appropriate, desirable; advantageous, profitable

Question 18

incumbent

Answer 18

adj. obligatory (often followed by on or upon, e.g. a duty incumbent upon me);
holding a position, role, office, etc. currently

Question 19

rectitude

Answer 19

adj. rightness of principle or conduct; moral virtue; correctness; integrity; straightness

Question 20

odious

Answer 20

adj. deserving or causing hatred; hateful; detestable; highly offensive; repugnant; disgusting