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Pride and Prejudice Vocabulary
vocab for volumes I and II
39
English
10th Grade
01/26/2011

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alacrity
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brisk and cheerful rediness
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replete
Definition
filled or well supplied with something
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dissipation
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squandering of money, energy or resources
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duplicity
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deceitfulness
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perusal
Definition
the action of reading or examining something
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remorse
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deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed
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conciliate
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stop someone from being angry or discontented
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pecuniary
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of or relating to or consisting of money
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profiligacy
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the condition of being recklessly extravagant or wasteful in the use of resources
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equivocal
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open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous
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incredulous
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unwilling or unable to belive something
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caprice
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a sudden, unpredictable change, as of one's mind or the weather.
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fastidious
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excessively particular, critical, or demanding; hard to please
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pride
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a high or inordinate opinion of one's own dignity, importance, merit, or superiority, whether as cherished in the mind or as displayed in bearing, conduct, etc.
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vanity
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excessive pride in one's appearance, qualities, abilities, achievements, etc.; character or quality of being vain; conceit: Failure to be elected was a great blow to his vanity.
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synonymously
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having the character of synonyms or a synonym; equivalent in meaning; expressing or implying the same idea.
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pedantic
Definition
overly concerned with minute details or formalisms, esp. in teaching.
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indignation
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strong displeasure at something considered unjust, offensive, insulting, or base; righteous anger.
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condescend
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to behave as if one is conscious of descending from a superior position, rank, or dignity.
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odious
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deserving or causing hatred; hateful; detestable.
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deference
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respectful submission or yielding to the judgment, opinion, will, etc., of another.
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expostulation
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the act of expostulating; remonstrance; earnest and kindly protest: In spite of my expostulations, he insisted on driving me home
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approbation
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approval; commendation.
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civility
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courtesy; politeness.
2.
a polite action or expression:
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propitious
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presenting favorable conditions; favorable: propitious weather.
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affability
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pleasantly easy to approach and to talk to; friendly; cordial; warmly polite: an affable and courteous gentleman.
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folly
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the state or quality of being foolish; lack of understanding or sense.
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countenance
Definition
appearance, esp. the look or expression of the face: a sad countenance.
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proxy
Definition
the agency, function, or power of a person authorized to act as the deputy or substitute for another.
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prejudice
Definition
an unfavorable opinion or feeling formed beforehand or without knowledge, thought, or reason.
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insolent
Definition
boldly rude or disrespectful; contemptuously impertinent; insulting: an insolent reply.
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probity
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integrity and uprightness; honesty.
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discernment
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the faculty of discerning; discrimination; acuteness of judgment and understanding.
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felicity
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the state of being happy, esp. in a high degree; bliss: marital felicity.
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injunction
Definition
a command; order; admonition: the injunctions of the Lord.
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injunction
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a command; order; admonition: the injunctions of the Lord.
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reproach
Definition
to find fault with (a person, group, etc.); blame; censure.
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coquetry
Definition
the behavior or arts of a coquette; flirtation.
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assiduous
Definition
constant in application or effort; working diligently at a task; persevering; industrious; attentive: an assiduous student.
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