pride and prejudice vocab

scrupulous

(of a person or process) diligent, thorough, and extremely attentive to details

caprice

sudden and unaccountable change in behavior

pride

feeling of deep pleasure and satisfaction

vanity

excessive pride in or admiration of one’s appearance or achievements

panegyric

public speech or published text in praise of someone or something

celerity

swiftness of movement

countenance

a person’s face or facial expression

amiable

having or displaying a friendly or pleasant manner

insipid

lacking vigor or interest

impertinent

not showing proper respect; rude

trifling

unimportant or trivial

draught

a single act of drinking or inhaling

decorum

behavior in keeping with good taste and propriety; etiquette

mirth

amusement, especially as expressed in laughter.

estimable

worthy of great respect.

genteel

polite, refined, or respectable, often in an affected or ostentatious (characterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress or attract notice )way.

efficacy

the ability to produce a desired or intended result.

humility

a modest or low view of one's own importance; humbleness.

laudable

(of an action, idea, or goal) deserving praise and commendation.

deference

respectful submission or yielding to the judgment, opinion, or will of another.

reprehensible

deserving condemnation or criticism.

affront

an action or remark that causes outrage or offense.

propitious

giving or indicating a good chance of success; favorable.

overture

an introductory proposal or approach, often signaling a willingness to negotiate or engage.

destitute

lacking the basic necessities of life, such as food, shelter, or clothing.