Jane Eyre Vocab

Torpid

Torpid

adjective, sluggish in functioning or act (8)

Bilious

adjective, of or indicative of a peevish, ill-natured disposition (9) bad tempered

Impudence

noun, a state of being marked by contemptuous boldness or disregard of others (9)

Opprobrium

noun, something that brings disgrace (

Reviled

transitive verb, subjected to verbal abuse (

Consternation

noun, amazement or dismay that hinders or throws into confusion ( unexpected confusion

Tumult

noun, disorderly agitation or milling about of a crowd, usually with confusion of voices (

Noxious

adjective, physically harmful or destructive to living beings (

Propensity

noun, an often intense natural inclination or preference (

Sanguine

adjective, having temperament marked by sturdiness, high color, and cheerfulness (

Precocious

adjective, exhibiting mature qualities at an unusually early age (

Insuperable

adjective, incapable of being surmounted, passed over, or solved (26) difficult to overcome

Capricious

adjective, governed by impulsive and seemingly unmotivated notion or action (29)

Usurious

adjective, practicing usury

Preternatural

adjective, exceeding what is natural or regular (4

Cessation

noun, to delay, be idle (42,

Refectory

noun, a dining hall (45)

Ravenous

adjective, very eager or greedy for food, satisfaction, or gratification (45)

Throng

noun, a multitude of assembled persons (45)

Ewer

noun, a vase-shaped pitcher or jug (52)

Truculent

adjective, feeling or displaying ferocity (58)

Penurious

adjective, marked or suffering from a cramping and oppressive lack of resources (60)

Perfidious

adjective, the quality or state of being faithless or disloyal (62)

Ostensible

adjective, intended for display

Soporific

adjective, causing or tending to cause sleep (89)

Salubrious

adjective, favorable to or promoting health or well-being (