Pride and Prejudice Vocabulary

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Abominate

To hate or loathe intensely.

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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.

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Affable

Being pleasant and at ease in talking to others.

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Ardent

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

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Candour

Unreserved, honest, or sincere expression: forthrightness.

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Censure

A judgment involving condemnation.

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Cordial

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

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8

Dupe

To deceive or cheat easily.

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9

Fastidious

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

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10

Hackneyed

Lacking in freshness or originality.

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Impertinent

Given to or characterized by insolent rudeness.

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Imprudent

Lacking discretion, wisdom, or good judgment.

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Ingenious

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

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Officious

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

  • Informal, unofficial.

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15

Phaeton

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

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Propriety

Conformity to what is socially acceptable in conduct or speech.

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17

Render

  • To melt (something) down

  • To transmit (something) to another : deliver

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18

Reproofs

an expression of blame or disapproval.

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19

Sagacity (Sagacious)

Of keen and farsighted penetration and judgment : discerning.

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Scrupulous

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

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Solicitude

The state of being concerned and anxious.

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Supercilious

Coolly and patronizingly haughty.

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Tacit

Expressed or carried on without words or speech.

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Vex

To bring trouble, distress, or agitation to.

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Vexatious

Distressing

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