Chapter 55 — Vocabulary
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen — key words and definitions
Vocabulary Words from Chapter 55
- alacrity
- Brisk and cheerful readiness or eagerness.
- officiousness
- Excessive eagerness to offer unwanted services or advice; intrusiveness.
- forbearance
- Patient self-control; restraint and tolerance in the face of provocation.
- countenance
- A person's face or facial expression; composure or self-control.
- circumspection
- The quality of being wary and unwilling to take risks; careful consideration of all circumstances.
- panegyric
- A public speech or published text in praise of someone or something; an elaborate tribute.
- diffidence
- Modesty or shyness resulting from a lack of self-confidence.
- felicity
- Intense happiness; the state of being happy, especially in a high degree.
- contrivance
- A device or scheme contrived to accomplish a purpose, often with cunning or deception.
- premeditation
- The action of planning something, especially a wrongful act, in advance.
- intreaty
- An archaic spelling of "entreaty," meaning an earnest or humble request.
- approbation
- Approval or praise; formal or official approval.
- complying
- Inclined to agree with others' wishes; accommodating; yielding.
- communicative
- Willing to talk and share information; open and forthcoming.
- solicitude
- Care or concern for someone's comfort, health, or happiness.
- vexation
- The state of being annoyed, frustrated, or worried; a cause of annoyance.