Jane Eyre 2 vocab

Adduce

cite as evidence

Conjugal

relating to marriage or the relationship of a married couple

Despondent

In low spirits, lacking hope and joy

Despotism

the exercise of absolute power, especially in a cruel and oppressive way.

Disclosure

the action of making new or secret information known.

Dudgeon

A feeling of great offense or deep resentment.

Epicure

an individual who takes pleasure in fine food and drink.

Eulogiums

A work that praises someone or something highly

Expostulate

to express strong disapproval or disagreement

Extirpate

to root out or destroy completely

Imperious

Assuming power or authority without justification in an arrogant way.

Indomitable

to describe something that is unconquerable

Insuperable

(describing an obstacle or difficulty) impossible to overcome.

Ire

Anger

Pathos

a quality that evokes pity or sadness

Physiognomy

a person's facial features or expression, especially when regarded as indicative of character or ethnic origin.

Presentiments

An intuitive feeling about the future, especially one foreboding.

Propensity

a natural tendency or inclination to act a certain way

Propitious

indicating a good chance of success; favorable.

Puerile

childish or silly

Quailed

To feel or show fear

Remonstrance

A forcefully reproachful protest

Repudiate

Refuse to accept or be associated with

Sojourn

to temporarily stay somewhere

Supervened

A result of something that is additional or unforeseen

Syncope

shortening a word by removing letters

Tribunal

a court of justice.