Chapter 35 — Vocabulary
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen — key words and definitions
Vocabulary Words from Chapter 35
- indisposed (adjective)
- Slightly unwell or unwilling; lacking inclination or readiness for a particular activity.
- verdure (noun)
- The fresh green color of flourishing vegetation; lush greenness of growing plants.
- haughty (adjective)
- Arrogantly superior and disdainful; showing an attitude of proud, cold superiority.
- perusal (noun)
- The action of reading or examining something carefully and thoroughly.
- magnitude (noun)
- The great size, extent, or importance of something; degree of significance.
- depravity (noun)
- Moral corruption; extreme wickedness or deviation from what is considered right.
- partiality (noun)
- An unfair or biased preference for one person or thing over others; favoritism.
- scruple (verb)
- To hesitate or be reluctant to do something because of moral doubts or ethical concerns.
- repugnance (noun)
- Intense dislike or distaste; a strong feeling of aversion or unwillingness.
- censure (noun)
- The expression of strong disapproval or harsh criticism, especially formal or official blame.
- remonstrance (noun)
- A forceful protest or earnest objection; a vigorous expression of disagreement or complaint.
- connivance (noun)
- Secret cooperation in wrongdoing; willingness to secretly allow or assist in something dishonest or immoral.
- pecuniary (adjective)
- Relating to or consisting of money; financial in nature.
- dissipation (noun)
- Excessive indulgence in pleasure, entertainment, or spending; a wasteful, dissolute way of living.
- obtruded (verb)
- Forced upon someone's attention unwelcomely; imposed in an unwanted or intrusive manner.