Pride and Prejudice Vocabulary

Abominate

To hate or loathe intensely.

Accede

• To express approval or give consent: to agree to a request or demand

• To become a party to something (such as an agreement)

• To enter upon an office or position.

Affable

Being pleasant and at ease in talking to others.

Ardent

Characterized by warmth of feeling typically expressed in eager zealous support or activity.

Candour

Unreserved, honest, or sincere expression: forthrightness.

Censure

A judgment involving condemnation.

Cordial

Showing or marked by warm and often hearty friendliness, favor, or approval.

Dupe

To deceive or cheat easily.

Fastidious

of a person's work, approach, etc. : extremely or excessively careful or detailed

Hackneyed

Lacking in freshness or originality.

Impertinent

Given to or characterized by insolent rudeness.

Imprudent

Lacking discretion, wisdom, or good judgment.

Ingenious

Having or showing an unusual aptitude for discovering, inventing, or contriving.

Officious

• Volunteering one's services where they are neither asked nor needed.

• Informal, unofficial.

Phaeton

Any of various light four-wheeled horse-drawn vehicles.

Propriety

Conformity to what is socially acceptable in conduct or speech.

Render

• To melt (something) down

• To transmit (something) to another : deliver

Reproofs

an expression of blame or disapproval.

Sagacity (Sagacious)

Of keen and farsighted penetration and judgment : discerning.

Scrupulous

Having moral integrity : acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper.

Solicitude

The state of being concerned and anxious.

Supercilious

Coolly and patronizingly haughty.

Tacit

Expressed or carried on without words or speech.

Vex

To bring trouble, distress, or agitation to.

Vexatious

Distressing