Pride and Prejudice Vocab

pliancy

The quality of being easily bent or flexible, often used to describe a person's temperament or attitude that is adaptable and accommodating.

unassailed

remaining untouched or undisturbed

preside

to hold a position of authority or control, often making decisions over an event/meeting

ductility

the quality of being able to bend without breaking, when describing a personality trait used to mean flexibility and the ability to maintain calm under pressure

haughty

arrogant, snobbish, and disdainfully proud; supercilious

fastidious

overly concerned w/ cleanliness/attention to detail, nitpicky, hard to please

supercilious

arrogant,

pique

to arouse or stimulate (as in interest or curiosity), to feel wounded pride or resentment, or to annoy someone (pronounced peek)

impertinent

rude, disrespectful, or not relevant to the topic at hand

inducement

incentive

complaisance

a polite willingness to please others, tendency to be agreeable, readiness to follow instructions

reverie

a pleasant daydream, or a fanciful/impractical idea/theory

conjecture

an opinion formed without sufficient knowledge/information

insupportable

unable to be justified, or intolerable as in unable to be endured

accost

approach and address boldly and aggressively

intrepidity

fearless and boldness, often used for rhetorical or humorous effect

indolent

lazy

countenance

a persons face or facial expression

mirth

amusement, especially expressed in laughter

paltry

small/meager, or petty/trivial

propitious

promising for the future, auspicious

laconic

brief, using very few words

iniquitous

grossly unfair or morally wrong

scruple

 a feeling of doubt or hesitation with regard to the morality or propriety of a course of action

filial

of or due from a son or daughter

circumspection

prudence, the quality of being wary or cautious not to take risks

ingenious

clever, original, and inventive

ingenuity

the quality of being clever, original, and inventive

supposition

an uncertain belief

disconcerted

unsettled or confused

gallantry

chivalry or courage in battle

candor

the quality of being candid; open and honest

censure

v. to express severe disapproval; n. the expression of severe disapproval, especially in a formal context

caprice

a sudden and unpredictable change in mood or behavior (noun form of capricious)

ostentation

pretentious or vulgar display, often of wealth and luxury (noun form of ostentatious), intended to impress or attract notice

stoutly

with courage and determination, or in a strong and sturdy manner