Pride and Prejudice Vocab

Words I'm not familiar with

Supercilious

Behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others; arrogant.

Impertinent

Showing a lack of respect; rude or presumptuous.

Yielding

Giving way to pressure or control; submissive.

Consolation

Comfort or solace given to someone in grief or disappointment.

pragmatic

Dealing with things sensibly and realistically; practical rather than theoretical.

disposition

A person's inherent qualities of mind and character, often influencing their behavior and outlook.

endeavor

An attempt or effort to achieve a goal or task, often requiring determination and hard work.

ascertain

To find out or discover something with certainty, often through investigation or inquiry.

Felicity

A state of intense happiness and joy, often associated with a sense of contentment.

vexation

The feeling of annoyance, frustration, or worry, typically caused by a situation that one finds irritating.

satirical

using exaggeration and irony to mock

entreaty

a plea from a position of vulnerability

pedantic

nitpicky and boastful about minor things to show off your intelligence

indignation

an anger caused by an injustice or a moral trigger

propriety

conforming to social norms

complaisance

a disposition to please others

accosted

to be confronted intrusively

reverie

being lost in thought