Pride and Prejudice Vocabulary: Volume 2 Flashcards
(33 cards)
Ablution (141)
the act of washing oneself
Duplicity (148)
deceitfulness
Avarice (153)
extreme greed for wealth
Deference (157)
respect
Diversion (158)
amusement
Trepidation (161)
a nervous feeling of agitation
Formidable (162)
inspiring awe or respect
impolitic (173)
unwise
Inured (182)
accustomed to something, especially something unpleasant
Conjecture (184)
a conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information
Impute (188)
to lay the responsibility or blame, often unjustly
Conciliate
soothe
Verdure (193)
the greenness of vegetation
Perusal (194)
to examine with attention and in detail
Wantonly (194)
maliciously
Depravity (194)
a corrupt act or practice
repugnance
an instance of inconsistency or contradiction
Inducement (196)
a motive or consideration that leads one to an action
Censure
judgement
Propriety (196)
conformity
Remonstrance (196)
an earnest presentation of reasons for opposition
Pecuniary (198)
relating to money
Profligacy (202)
reckless wastefulness
Discernment (205)
the quality of being able to judge well
