Pride and Prejudice Vocab 38-49

consternation

sudden shock or dismay that causes confusion

congenial

suitable to your needs

equivocal

open to two or more interpretations

allay

lessen the intensity of or calm

volatility

the trait of being unpredictably irresolute

perturbation

an unhappy and worried mental state

imitation

a slight suggestion or vague understanding

whimsical

determined by chance or impulse rather than by necessity

vindication

the act of defending against criticism or censure

pecuniary

relating to or involving money

tincture

fill, as with a certain quality

complasiance

a disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others

acrimony

a rough and bitter manner

supersede

take the place or move into the position of

palliation

easing the severity of a pain without removing the cause

profligate

unrestrained by convention or morality

expeditiously

with efficiency; in an efficient manner

invective

abusive language used to express blame or censure

solicitude

a feeling of excessive concern

malice

feeling a need to see others suffer

dilatory

wasting time

extravagance

the quality of exceeding appropriate limits

sanguine

confidently optimistic and cheerful

exuberance

joyful enthusiasm

attribute

credit to