Dictionary 2-1/2-11 Pride and Prejudice

Flatter

(v) (-) To praise excessively

Scrupulous

(adj) (+) Having moral integrity

Consent

(n) (+) Compliance in or approval of what is done or proposed

Vex

(v) (-) To bring trouble or distress

Caprice

(n) (-) A sudden, unpredictable change of mind or behavior

Solace

(n) (+) To give comfort to in grief or misfortune

Circumspection

(n) (+) The quality of being wary/carefulness

Emphatic

(adj) (+/-) Attend with or marked by emphasis (forceful)

Tumult

(n) (-) A loud, confused noise

Conjecture

(n) (-) Inference formed without proof of sufficient evidence (a guess)

Disconcerted

(adj) (-) Unsettled or confused

Disposition

(n) (neutral) The usual attitude or mood of a person

Gallantry

(n) (+) Courteous act, especially towards a lady/ courage

Supercilious

(adj) (-) Acting or appearing as if one believes they’re better than others (arrogant)

Conceited

(adj) (-) Excessively proud of oneself

Engrossed

(adj) (+) Completely absorbed in something

Reverie

(n) (+) Being lost in pleasant thoughts

Exertion

(n) (+) Physical or mental effort

Contempt

(n) (-) a feeling of intense dislike for someone or something regarded as unworthy of respect or approval

Eminent

(adj) (+) Standing above others in some quality or position

Efficacy

(n) (+) The power to produce a result or effect (ability)

Rashness

(n) (-) The quality or state of being rash or impulsive (recklessness)

Affront

(n) (-) To insult

Implacable

(adj) (-) Not capable of being appeased or changed

Odious

(adj) (-) Deserving hatred (ugly, disgusting)

Patronage

(n) (+) The support or influence of a patron (sponsorship)

Amiable

(adj) (+) Friendly, sociable, and agreeable

Iniquitous

(adj) (-) Unfair and morally wrong (unlawful)

Deference

(n) (+) Respect and esteem due an elder or superior (obedience)

Destitute

(adj) (-) Lacking something needed or desirable

Affability

(n) (+) The quality of being easy to approach (sweetness)

Miserly

(adj) (-) Unwilling to spend money (selfish, stingy)

Intrusion

(n) (-) The act of intruding

Scruples

(n) (+) An ethical consideration or principle that inhibits action (conscience, principles)

Compliance

(n) (+) Agreeing to do what someone asks

Impartial

(adj) (+) Treating or affecting equally (fair)

Eligible

(adj) (+) Qualified to participate or be chosen (skilled)

Forfeit

(v) (-) To lose or lose the right to by some error (penalty)

Malicious

(adj) (-) Having or showing desire to cause harm (cruel, hateful)

Dictatorial

(adj) (-) Of or typical of a ruler with total power (oppressive)

Incessantly

(adv) (-) In an unceasing manner (Constantly)

Insolent

(adj) (-) Rude or impolite

Condescend

(v) (-) To assume an air of superiority (humiliate)

Vivacity

(n) (+) Liveliness and energy in behavior (enthusiasm)

Surmise

(n) (neutral) A thought or idea based on scanty evidence (not enough evidence)

Derision

(n) (-) The use of ridicule or scorn to show contempt (joke, fool)

Dawdle

(v) (-) To waste time (delay, linger)

Reproach

(n) (-) An expression of rebuke or disapproval

Objectionable

(adj) (-) Undesirable, offensive

Ingenuity

(n) (+) Cleverness and creativity in solving problems (talent)

Impertinence

(n) (-) Rude behavior or disrespect

Rapturous

(adj) (+) Showing great happiness or excitement (joyful)

Indifferent

(adj) (-) Marked by a lack of interest (nonchalant)

Pompous

(adj) (-) Excessively proud and self- important

Narrow- minded

(adj) (-) Not willing to accept opinions, beliefs, etc. (intolerant)

In Conjunction with

(phrase) (n) In combination with

Duped

(v) (-) Tricked or deceived someone

Defection

(n) (-) The abandonment of one’s country or cause or duty

Dejection

(n) (-) Lowness of spirits (sadness)

Trepidation

(n) (-) A nervous or fearful feeling (anxiety)

Anecdote

(n) (neutral) A usually short narrative of an interesting incident (story, tale)

Superlatively

(adj) (+) To the highest degree, extremely well

Counterpart

(n) (neutral) A person or thing that corresponds to or has the same function as another

Intimidate

(v) (-) To make timid or fearful

Disputable

(adj) (-) Capable of being disputed or contested (questionable)

Animated

(adj) (+) Full of life, energy, or excitement

Endeavours

(v) (+) To try hard to achieve something (efforts)

Composure

(n) (+) A calmness or repose especially of mind

Sentiments

(n) (neutral) An attitude, thought, or judgement prompted by feelings

Tranquility

(n) (+) The quality or state of being tranquil (calm)

Abhorrence

(n) (-) The act or state of despising something or someone

Indulge

(v) (+/-) To allow yourself to enjoy something freely

mortifying

(adjective) (negative) causing great embarrassment or humiliation.

affinity

(noun) (positive) a natural liking for or connection with someone or something.

mediocrity

(noun) (negative) average quality; a lack of excellence.

chagrin

(noun/verb) (negative) a feeling of embarrassment

replete

(adjective) (positive/neutral) filled or well-supplied with something.

irksome

(adjective) (negative) annoying

discretion

(noun) (positive) careful judgment and the ability to act wisely and prudently.

enumerate

(verb) (neutral) to list or mention things one by one.

equivocal

(adjective) (negative/neutral) open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous or unclear.

deign

(verb) (negative) to do something that one considers beneath one's dignity; to condescend.

reprehensible

(adjective) (negative) deserving blame or condemnation; morally wrong.

decorum

(noun) (positive/neutral) proper and polite behavior according to social standards.

acquiesce

(verb) (neutral/negative) to accept or agree to something reluctantly but without protest.

gaudy

(adjective) (negative) excessively showy

fortitude

(noun) (positive) courage and strength of mind in facing adversity or difficulty.

expedient

(adjective/noun) (neutral) convenient and practical for achieving a particular purpose

roused

(verb) (neutral) awakened

repel

(verb) (negative) to drive away

fluctuate

(verb) (neutral) to rise and fall irregularly; to vary or change.

impetuous

(adjective) (negative) acting quickly and impulsively without careful thought.

insinuate

(verb) (negative/neutral) to suggest or imply something indirectly

dilatory

(adjective) (negative) intended to delay or characterized by procrastination.

acrimony

(noun) (negative) bitterness

commiseration

(noun) (positive) sympathy and sorrow for another person's suffering.

infamy

(noun) (negative) a reputation for wickedness

austerity

(noun) (neutral/negative) sternness

unabashed

(adjective) (positive/neutral) not embarrassed

expedite

(verb) (positive/neutral) to make a process happen more quickly; to speed up.