Jane Eyre Vol. 2 Vocab

bilious

suffering from a liver disorder or gastric distress

captious

tending to find and call attention to faults

chastisement

verbal punishment

consternation

sudden shock or dismay that causes confusion

diffidence

lack of self-assurance

endurance

the power to withstand hardship or stress

execration

an appeal to a supernatural power to inflict evil on someone

fain

in a willing matter

indignation

a feeling of righteous anger

infliction

an act causing pain or damage

liable

likely to be or do something

lineament

the characteristic parts of a person’s face

obliterate

do away with completely, without leaving a trace

opprobrium

a state of extreme dishonor

poltroon

an abject coward

repent

feel sorry for; be contrite about

resentment

a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will

reprimand

an act or expression of criticism and censure

reproach

a mild rebuke or criticism

scorn

lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

strenuously

strongly or vigorously

sullen

showing a brooding ill humor

torpid

in a condition of biological rest or suspended animation

wanton

unprovoked or without motive or justification