Chapter 60 — Vocabulary
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen — key words and definitions
Vocabulary Words from Chapter 60
- impertinence
- Lack of proper respect; rudeness or boldness in speech or behavior.
- officious
- Assertively offering unwanted help or services; meddlesome and intrusive.
- approbation
- Approval or praise; an expression of warm endorsement.
- assiduously
- With great care, diligence, and persistent effort.
- uncivil
- Discourteous; rude or lacking in manners.
- deference
- Humble submission and respect; yielding to the judgment or wishes of another.
- avowed
- Openly declared or acknowledged; stated publicly.
- obsequious
- Excessively eager to please or obey; servile and fawning.
- forbearance
- Patient self-control; restraint and tolerance in the face of provocation.
- mortification
- Great embarrassment and shame; a feeling of humiliation.
- composure
- The state of being calm and in control of one's feelings.
- partial
- Having a particular liking or fondness for someone; biased in favor of.
- professions
- Declarations or claims, especially of feelings or beliefs (often implying insincerity).
- intelligence
- (Archaic) News or information; a piece of communicated knowledge.
- vulgarity
- Lack of good taste, manners, or refinement; coarseness in behavior or speech.