Pride and Prejudice VOCAB quiz

Scrupulous

Characterised by extreme care and great effort.

Deign

Do something that one considers to be below one's dignity.

Circumspection

The trait of being cautious and sensible.

Ostentation

Being pompous and puffed up with vanity.

Supercilious

Having or showing arrogant superiority.

Entreaty

Earnest or urgent request.

Pedantic

Marked by a narrow focus on or display of learning.

Decorum

Propriety in manners and conduct.

Affinity

Inherent resemblance between persons or things.

Laudable

Worthy of high praise.

Alacrity

Liveliness and eagerness.

Reprehensible

Bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure.

Approbation

Official acceptance or agreement.

Implacable

Incapable of being appeased or pacified.

Laconic

Brief and to the point.

Veneration

A feeling of profound respect for someone or something.

Incumbent

Necessary as a duty or responsibility; morally binding.

Corroborate

Support with evidence or authority, or make more certain.

Redress

The act of correcting an error or a fault, or an evil.

Incessantly

Without interruption

Veracity

Unwillingness to tell lies. (Also: conformity to facts; accuracy).

Hauteur

Overbearing pride with a superior manner toward inferiors.