AP Lit Pride and Prejudice Vol. 1 Vocab

Discretion

The quality of behaving or speaking in such a way as to avoid causing offense or revealing private information; good judgment.

Amend

To make minor changes in a text or behavior in order to make it fairer, more accurate, or better.

Amiable

Having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner.

Former/latter

Former refers to the first of two things mentioned; Latter refers to the second of two things mentioned.

Civil

Courteous and polite, often in a formal or "proper" social way.

Mortified

Feeling embarrassed, ashamed, or humiliated

Felicity

Intense happiness; the ability to find appropriate expression for one's thoughts

Indignation

Anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment.

Propriety

The state or quality of conforming to conventionally accepted standards of behavior or morals

Vexation

The state of being annoyed, frustrated, or worried

Complaisance

A willingness to please others; obliging.

Condescend

To show feelings of superiority; to do something in a haughty way as though it is below one's dignity.

Impertinence

Lack of respect; rudeness.

Approbation

Approval or praise.

Deference

Humble submission and respect.

Reproof

An expression of blame or disapproval; a rebuke.

Rational

Based on or in accordance with reason or logic.

Commendation

Formal praise or an official award.

Condescension

An attitude of patronizing superiority; disdain.

Disdain

The feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect.

Forbearance

Patient self-control; restraint and tolerance.

Imprudent

Not showing care for the consequences of an action; rash.

Diffidence

Modesty or shyness resulting from a lack of self-confidence.

Lament

A passionate expression of grief or sorrow.

Abhorrence

A feeling of revulsion; disgusted loathing.

Incredulous

Unwilling or unable to believe something.