Jane Eyre Vocab Vol. III

asunder

apart

coadjutor

one who works together with another

controvert

deny the truth of

discretion

the freedom to decide what should be done in a particular situation

ebullition

a sudden violent outburst or display

emaciated

abnormally thin or weak; especially because of illness or lack of food

eschew

to avoid habitually; especially on moral or practical grounds

expedient

a means of attaining an end, especially one that is convenient but considered improper or immoral

grovel

lie or crawl abjectly on the ground with one’s face downward

homage

special honor or respect shown publicly

indigence

a state of extreme poverty

inexorable

impossible to stop or prevent

maim

wound or injure (someone) so that part of the body is permanently damaged

oblivion

the state of being unaware or unconscious of what is happening

pallid

deficient in color

quiescent

marked by inactivity or repose: tranquility at rest

sully

damage the purity or integrity of

trite

lacking originality or freshness

veneration

respect or awe inspired by the dignity, wisdom, or talent of a person

zeal

great energy or enthusiasm in a pursuit of a cause or an objective