pride and prejudice volume 1 vocab

Discretion

The ability to make responsible decisions.

Amend

To make changes or improvements to something.

Amiable

Having a friendly and pleasant disposition.

Former/latter

Referring to the first or last mentioned.

Civil

Showing courtesy and respect in behavior.

Mortified

Feeling embarrassed or ashamed.

Felicity

Intense happiness or bliss.

Indignation

Anger provoked by perceived injustice.

Propriety

Conformity to accepted standards of behavior.

Vexation

The state of being annoyed or frustrated.

Complaisance

Willingness to please others; obliging.

Condescend

To show feelings of superiority.

Impertinence

Lack of respect; rudeness.

Approbation

Approval or praise.

Deference

Respectful submission to the judgment of others.

Reproof

An expression of blame or disapproval.

Rational

Based on reason or logic.

Commendation

Praise or approval for an achievement.

Condescension

An attitude of patronizing superiority.

Disdain

The feeling that someone or something is unworthy.

Forbearance

Patient self-control; restraint.

Imprudent

Not showing care for the consequences.

Diffidence

Lack of confidence in one's own abilities.

Lament

To express sorrow or regret.

Abhorrence

A feeling of repulsion or disgust.

Incredulous

Unwilling to believe something.