English 3 H Pride & Prejudice Vocab Chapters 24-36

impute

To attribute or ascribe something (usually something undesirable) to a person or source; to represent as being done, caused, or possessed by someone.

repine

To feel or express discontent or dissatisfaction; to fret or complain habitually.

mercenary

Primarily concerned with making money or seeking reward, often at the expense of ethics or professional conduct.

ostentatious

Characterized by a vulgar, pretentious, or showy display intended to impress others or attract notice.

pursued

To have followed or chased someone or something in order to catch, attack, or attain a specific goal.

engrossed

Having all of one's attention or interest completely absorbed by someone or something.

impertinent

not showing proper respect; rude.

tractable

(of a person) easy to control or influence.
(of a situation or problem) easy to deal with.

derision

contemptuous ridicule or mockery.

scruple

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

a unit of weight equal to 20 grains, used by apothecaries.

hesitate or be reluctant to do something that one thinks may be wrong.

pecuniary

relating to or consisting of money.

penitent

feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong; repentant.

haughty

arrogantly superior and disdainful.

contrivance

the use of skill to bring something about or create something.

a device, especially in literary or artistic composition, which gives a sense of artificiality.

disapprobation

strong disapproval, typically on moral grounds.