The Life of Charlotte Bronte Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from The Life of Charlotte Bronte

befitting (adjective)

Appropriate or suitable for a particular situation or purpose.

overstrained (adjective)

Forced or exaggerated beyond what is natural or genuine.

apprehension (noun)

Anxious dread or fearful anticipation of something about to happen.

ingrained (adjective)

Deeply embedded or firmly established as a fundamental part of something.

constrained (adjective)

Stiff, uncomfortable, or inhibited in manner, especially due to self-consciousness.

exquisitely (adverb)

In an extremely beautiful, delicate, or skillful manner.

upbraiding (verb)

Scolding or criticizing someone severely for a fault or wrongdoing.

ascribed (verb)

Attributed something to a particular cause or source.

singularly (adverb)

To a remarkably great or unusual extent; exceptionally.

countenance (noun)

A person's face or facial expression.

dismal (adjective)

Depressing, gloomy, or causing a sense of dread.

superstitious (adjective)

Having irrational beliefs in supernatural influences, omens, or magical thinking.

ominous (adjective)

Giving the impression that something bad or threatening is about to happen.

perpetual (adjective)

Never ending or changing; occurring repeatedly without interruption.

relentless (adjective)

Unceasing and unyielding in intensity; showing no sign of letting up.

delirium (noun)

A disturbed state of mind marked by confusion, incoherent speech, and hallucinations, often caused by illness.

stupor (noun)

A state of near-unconsciousness or severely dulled awareness.

solemn (adjective)

Deeply serious, grave, and dignified in manner or tone.