Chapter 4 — Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from Chapter 4

candour (noun)

The quality of being open, honest, and sincere in expression; frankness.

affectation (noun)

Behaviour or speech that is artificial and designed to impress; pretence.

ostentation (noun)

Pretentious or showy display designed to attract notice or admiration.

pliancy (noun)

The quality of being easily bent or influenced; flexibility of mind or character.

unassailed (adjective)

Not attacked, questioned, or undermined; remaining firm and unchallenged.

conceited (adjective)

Excessively proud of oneself; having an inflated sense of one's own importance or abilities.

deficient (adjective)

Lacking or not having enough of a specified quality or ingredient.

seminaries (noun)

Schools or academies for young women, especially for training in manners and accomplishments (historical usage).

ductility (noun)

The quality of being easily led or influenced; pliability of character.

haughty (adjective)

Arrogantly superior and disdainful; showing an attitude of superiority.

fastidious (adjective)

Very attentive to accuracy and detail; excessively particular or demanding.

formality (noun)

Rigid adherence to rules of convention or etiquette; stiffness in social behaviour.

censuring (verb)

Expressing severe disapproval of someone or something; criticizing harshly.

gallantry (noun)

Polite attention or respect given to women; courteous behaviour especially toward the opposite sex.

meanly (adverb)

In a low, base, or contemptuous manner; with a lack of generosity or fairness.