Chapter 36 — Vocabulary
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen — key words and definitions
Vocabulary Words from Chapter 36
- contrariety (noun)
- Opposition or inconsistency between two things; a state of being contrary.
- steadfastly (adverb)
- In a resolutely firm and unwavering manner.
- penitent (adjective)
- Feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong; repentant.
- apprehension (noun)
- Anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen.
- perturbed (adjective)
- Feeling anxious or unsettled; deeply disturbed.
- mortifying (adjective)
- Causing great embarrassment or shame; humiliating.
- duplicity (noun)
- Deceitfulness; double-dealing or deliberate deception.
- profligacy (noun)
- Reckless extravagance or wastefulness; shameless immorality.
- scrupled (verb)
- Hesitated or was reluctant on grounds of conscience or propriety.
- indelicacy (noun)
- Lack of sensitivity or propriety; coarseness in behavior or speech.
- prepossession (noun)
- A preconceived opinion or bias, especially a favorable one formed without adequate evidence.
- complacency (noun)
- In Austen's usage: a calm, self-satisfied contentment or agreeableness of manner (different from the modern sense of smug satisfaction).
- sensibility (noun)
- The capacity to feel deeply or to be emotionally responsive; keen sensitivity.
- disapprobation (noun)
- Strong disapproval, typically on moral grounds.
- discernment (noun)
- The ability to judge well; keen perception or good judgment.