Chapter 54 — Vocabulary
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen — key words and definitions
Vocabulary Words from Chapter 54
- vexed
- Annoyed, frustrated, or worried.
- hither
- To this place; here.
- teazing
- Archaic spelling of "teasing"; to irritate or provoke, especially by persistent annoyance.
- forbore
- Past tense of "forbear"; to refrain or hold back from doing something.
- sanction
- Official permission or approval for an action.
- guarded
- Cautious and restrained; careful not to reveal too much.
- animation
- Liveliness, energy, or enthusiasm in manner or expression.
- ungraciousness
- Rudeness or lack of courtesy and warmth in behavior.
- ceremonious
- Excessively polite or formal in manner.
- wearisome
- Causing one to feel tired or bored; tediously long or dull.
- confederacy
- A group of people joined together for a common purpose; here used humorously to describe the tight cluster of women.
- abhorrent
- Inspiring disgust and loathing; repugnant.
- rapacity
- Aggressive greed or grasping eagerness.
- haunch
- A leg and loin of an animal, especially venison, as a cut of meat.
- prodigiously
- To a remarkably great extent; enormously.
- mortifies
- Causes feelings of embarrassment, shame, or humiliation.
- confidante
- A person with whom one shares private matters and secrets, trusting them not to repeat them.