Chapter 58 — Vocabulary
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen — key words and definitions
Vocabulary Words from Chapter 58
- unexampled
- Without precedent or parallel; having no previous example.
- mortifications
- Feelings of humiliation, shame, or wounded pride.
- contrariwise
- In the opposite way or order; conversely.
- apprehension
- Understanding or perception of something; also, anxiety about the future.
- perverseness
- The quality of being deliberately contrary or obstinate; stubbornness.
- abhorrence
- A feeling of extreme repugnance or disgust; loathing.
- irreproachable
- Beyond criticism or fault; blameless.
- reproof
- An expression of blame or disapproval; a rebuke.
- countenance
- A person's face or facial expression.
- retrospections
- Acts of looking back on or reviewing past events or experiences.
- conceit
- Excessive pride in oneself; vanity.
- pretensions
- Claims or assertions of a right, quality, or status, often without justification.
- diffidence
- Modesty or shyness resulting from a lack of self-confidence.
- unabated
- Without any reduction in intensity or strength; as strong as ever.
- impertinent
- Not showing proper respect; also, not relevant or pertinent.