Jane Eyre

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abhor v

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to dislike (someone or something) very much

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deportment n

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the way that a person behaves, stands, and moves especially in a formal situation

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assuage v

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to make (something, such as an unpleasant feeling) less painful,

lugubrious adj

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a feeling of sadness or sorrow; very sad especially in an exaggerated or insincere way

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harangue n v

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to speak to (someone) in a forceful or angry way; to deliver a

a forceful or angry speech

harangue to (someone)

enigmatic adj

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full of mystery and difficult to understand

vivacity n

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quality or state of being happy and lively in a way that is

attractive

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sonorous adj

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having a sound that is deep, loud, and pleasant

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prerogative n

a right or privilege; especially a special right or privilege that some people have

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incredulity n

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a feeling that you do not or cannot believe or accept that something is true or real

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sagacious adj

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having or showing an ability to understand difficult ideas and

situations and to make good decisions

insipid adj

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not interesting or exciting; dull or boring; lacking strong flavor

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impudence n

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the quality or state of failing to show proper respect and courtesy; being very rude

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lassitude n

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a condition of weariness or debility,  fatigue ; a condition of listlenness

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peremptory adj

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having or showing the insulting attitude of people who think that

they should be obeyed without question; admitting of no contridiction

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ascetic adj

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practicing strict  self-denial  as a measure of personal and especially spirtitual disipline

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indolence n

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inclination to laziness

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prudence n

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careful good judgment that allows someone to avoid danger or risks

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automaton n

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a machine that can move by itself; a person who acts in a mechanical or machinelike way

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expiate n

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to make amends for

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ascribe v

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to refer to a supposed cause, source, or author

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extricate v

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to free or remove (someone or something) from something (such as a trap or a difficult situation)

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expostulate v

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to reason earnestly for purposes of dissuasion or remonstrance

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impetus n

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a driving force; an impulse

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inexorable adj

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not to be persuaded, moved, or stopped;   relentless

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lucid adj

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very clear and easy to understand; able to think clearly

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incongruous adj

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not  harmonious ,  incompatible ; inconsistent  within itself

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reverie n

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daydream ; the condition of being lost in thought

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furtive adj

done in a quiet and secret way to avoid being noticed

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destitute adj

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extremely poor; without something that is needed or wanted

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eradicate v

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to remove (something) completely; to eliminate or destroy (something harmful)

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culpable adj

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deserving blame; guilty of doing something wrong

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halcyon adj

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calm ,  peaceful ; very happy and successful

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resolute adj

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very determined; having or showing a lot of determination; bold, steady

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fetter n v

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a chain or shackle for the feet

to restrain from motion, action, or progress; to chain

superfluous adj

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beyond what is needed; not necessary

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immutable adj

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not capable of or susceptible to change

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infallible adj

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not capable of being wrong or making mistakes; certain to work properly or succeed

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despot n

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a ruler who has total power and who often uses that power in

cruel and unfair ways

implacable adj

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not capable of being appeased, significantly changed, or mitigated

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venerate v

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to feel or show deep respect for (someone or something that is considered great, holy, etc.)

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impropriety n

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an  improper  or indecorous act or remark

disdain n v

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a feeling of  contempt  for someone or something regarded

as  unworthy  or inferior to strongly dislike or disapprove of (someone or something)

diffidence n

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the state or quality of being hesitant  in acting or speaking through lack of  self-confidence

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