Pride and Prejudice Volume II

repine (verb)

to be discontent as though yearning for something; to fret or complain

reproach (verb)

to find fault with, blame

impute (verb)

to attribute to someone

ablution (noun)

act of cleansing, esp. as a religious ritual

decorum (noun)

proper behavior, good taste; orderliness

insupportable (adj)

not endurable; unbearable; insufferable

conciliatory (adj)

intended or likely to placate or pacify

formidable (adj)

inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable

deportment (noun)

demeanor; conduct; behavior

alacrity (noun)

cheerful readiness or willingness

scruple (verb)

to hesitate at

proficient (noun, adjective)

skilled, expert, or capable in any field or activity

prudential (adj)

of, pertaining to, characterized by, or resulting from prudence (practical matters)

conjecture (noun)

opinion, theory; guess; speculation

rencontre (noun)

a casual meeting

tractable (adj)

easily managed or controlled; docile

prodigious (adj)

immense; extraordinary in bulk, size, or degree

peruse (verb)

read carefully; study in detail

avow (verb)

to declare openly; to admit

verdure (noun)

greenery; fresh and ripe vegetation

acute (adj)

sharp; shrewd; penetrating in insight

remonstrance (noun)

protest; objection

pecuniary (adj)

relating to money

profligacy (noun)

wasteful (reckless extravagance) and immoral behavior

mercenary (adj)

working or acting merely for money or other reward

upbraid (verb)

to blame, scold, find fault with

consternation (noun)

feelings of anxiety or dismay, typically at something unexpected, that results in confusion or dread

congenial (adj)

getting on well with others; agreeable, pleasant

encumbrance (noun)

a burden or impediment

querulous (adj)

peevish, complaining, fretful