Pride & Prejudice Vocab #1

scrupulous (2 definitions)

1. acting with integrity

2. attentive to detail

capricious

unpredictable

circumspect

careful

mien (2 definitions)

1. demeanor

2. appearance, aspect

fastidious (2 definitions)

1. extremely detail-oriented (ie. about cleanliness)

2.precise

ostentatious

seeking to attract attention

supercilious

behaving with a sense of superiority

pliant

easily influenced

haughty

arrogantly superior

impertinent (3 definitions)

1. rude, disrespectful

2. unrestrained

3. irrelevant

pedantic (3 definitions)

1. overly concerned with minor details

2. scholarly

3. dull

reverie

daydreaming

insipid (2 definitions)

1. lacking vigor

2. lacking taste or flavor

strictures (2 definitions)

1. constriction, restriction

2. criticism

entail

restriction of property by limiting inheritance to a predetermined heir (ie. an entailed estate)

apothecary

one who prepares and sells medicine

indolent

lazy

countenance

expression or look

laudable

worthy of praise, commendable

obstinate

stubborn

alacrity

brisk & cheerful readiness