Martin Jane Eyre Vocab

Lamentable

deserving to be lamented; regrettable

Torpid

mentally or physically inactive; lethargic

Diffidence

hesitation in acting or speaking due to self-doubt; shyness

Visage

a person's face, with reference to the form or proportions of the features

Antipathy

a deep-seated aversion or dislike; strong hostility</span>

Pungent

having a strong, sharp smell or taste; often overwhelming or intense</span>

Trifle

a thing of little value or importance; a minor detail

Ignominy

public shame or disgrace; a loss of reputation due to wrongful actions

Consecration

the action of making or declaring something, typically a church, sacred

Captious

tending to find fault or raise petty objections.

Opprobrium

harsh criticism or censure

Consternation

feelings of anxiety or dismay, typically at something unexpected

Tumult

a loud, confused noise, especially one caused by a large mass of people

Noxious

harmful, poisonous, or very unpleasant

Propensity

an inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way

Sanguine

optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation

Interloper

a person who becomes involved in a place or situation where they are unwelcome or not entitled

Abhor

regard with disgust and hatred

Artifice

clever or cunning devices or expedients, especially as used to trick or deceive others

Precocious

having developed certain abilities or proclivities at an earlier age than usual

Parley

a conference between opposing sides in a dispute

Cadence

a modulation or inflection of the voice

Insuperable

(of a difficulty or obstacle) impossible to overcome.

Scapegoat

a person who is blamed for the wrongdoing or faults of others.

Chastisement

the act of scolding or punishing someone.

Exercration

a curse or the act of cursing

Homily

a religious discourse that is intended primarily for spiritual edification

Aversion

a strong dislike or disinclination

Poltroon

a coward

Capricious

given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior

Cessation

the process of ending or being brought to an end

Refectory

a room where meals are served, particularly in educational or religious institutions

Redolent

strongly reminiscent or suggestive of something; having a strong smell

Animadversion

criticism or censure; an unfavorable remark

Gloaming

the time of day immediately following sunset; twilight

Meed

a deserved share or reward; a fitting return

Assiduity

constant or close attention to what one is doing; diligence

Truculent

eager or quick to argue or fight; aggressively defiant

Solace

comfort or consolation in a time of distress; a source of relief

Perfidious

deceitful and untrustworthy; treacherous

Edification

the instruction or improvement of a person morally or intellectually

Approbation

approval or praise

Mien

a person's look or manner, especially one of a particular kind indicating their character or mood

Propriety

conformity to established standards of good or proper behavior or manners

Fervid

intensely enthusiastic or passionate

Construe

to interpret or understand the meaning of something in a particular way

Imbibe

to drink; to absorb or take in

Ostensible

stated or appearing to be true, but not necessarily so

Soporific

tending to induce drowsiness or sleep

Effaced

erased or wiped out; made indistinct

Halycon

denoting a period of time in the past that was idyllically happy and peaceful

Insipid

lacking flavor, vigor, or interest

Alacrity

brisk and cheerful readiness

Inextricably

in a way that is impossible to disentangle or separate

Fractious

irritable and quarrelsome

Asperity

harshness or severity of manner or tone

Rescind

to revoke, cancel, or repeal (a law, order, or agreement)

Augment

to make (something) greater by adding to it; increase

Ascetic

characterized by severe self-discipline and abstention from all forms of indulgence

Austere

severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance

Countenance

a person's face or facial expression; support or approval

Fervent

having or displaying a passionate intensity

Languid

displaying or having a disinclination for physical exertion or effort; slow and relaxed

Pallid

lacking color or liveliness

Paroxysm

a sudden attack or violent expression of a particular emotion or activity

Taciturn

reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little

Venerate

to regard with great respect; revere