Chapter 52 — Vocabulary
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen — key words and definitions
Vocabulary Words from Chapter 52
- imputed
- Attributed or ascribed (especially blame or a quality) to a particular cause or person.
- scrupled
- Hesitated or showed reluctance due to moral conscience or ethical doubt.
- disapprobation
- Strong moral disapproval or condemnation of something.
- copse
- A small group of trees growing closely together; a thicket.
- abominate
- To regard with intense loathing or hatred; to detest utterly.
- supplication
- The act of humbly begging or earnestly requesting something, often from a position of weakness.
- mortification
- A feeling of deep humiliation, shame, or wounded pride.
- abhorrence
- A feeling of intense revulsion or detestation; extreme loathing.
- liberality
- The quality of being generous, open-handed, or willing to give freely.
- expedite
- To make a process or action happen more quickly; to hasten or accelerate.
- phaeton
- A light, open, four-wheeled horse-drawn carriage, typically with one or two seats.
- repine
- To feel discontent or dissatisfaction; to fret or complain.
- gallantry
- Polite, courteous, and chivalrous attention or devotion, especially toward women.
- palatable
- Acceptable or agreeable to the mind or feelings; pleasant or satisfactory.
- partiality
- An unfair bias or favoritism toward someone; a particular fondness or liking.
- impertinence
- Rudeness or lack of respect; in Regency usage, also presumption or overstepping of social bounds.