Chapter 27 — Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from Chapter 27

diversified (verb)

Made varied or different; given variety to break up monotony.

thither (adverb)

To or toward that place (archaic form of "there").

disgust (noun)

Strong disapproval or distaste (in Austen's usage, milder than the modern sense; closer to "aversion").

uncompanionable (adjective)

Not pleasant or suitable as companions; unsociable and dull.

solicitude (noun)

Care or concern for someone's well-being; attentive anxiety.

amiable (adjective)

Friendly, good-natured, and pleasant in disposition; likeable.

civilities (noun)

Polite remarks or acts of courtesy, especially in social conversation.

chaise (noun)

A light, horse-drawn carriage used for traveling, typically with two or four wheels.

earnestly (adverb)

With sincere and intense feeling; seriously and with careful attention.

dejection (noun)

A state of low spirits; sadness and depression.

mercenary (adjective)

Motivated primarily by a desire for money or material gain rather than genuine feeling.

avarice (noun)

Extreme greed for wealth or material possessions.

indelicacy (noun)

Lack of tact or propriety; behavior that is improper or insensitive.

decorums (noun)

Dignified proprieties of conduct; behaviors conforming to social standards of good taste.

deficient (adjective)

Lacking or insufficient in a required quality or element.

rapturously (adverb)

With intense delight and enthusiasm; ecstatically.

felicity (noun)

Great happiness; intense joy and bliss.

effusions (noun)

Unrestrained expressions of feeling, often excessive or gushing.