Jane Eyre Vocab List #2 Flashcard: Chapters 5 and 6

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At Lowood Institute when the girls transition between activities, Jane observes that
"a great tumult succeeded for some minutes." What does 'tumult' mean?

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A state of confusion, disorder, or commotion

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What does 'indefatigable' mean? "The indefatigable bell now sounded a fourth time."

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untiring

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Inclement (Example: Jane observes 'an inclement day for outdoor exercise.')

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severe, harsh, or stormy

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What is the meaning of 'conjecture' in the sentence: "[t]he present was vague and strange, and of the future I could form no conjecture."?

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An opinion or conclusion formed based on incomplete information

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What does 'perusal' refer to?

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The act of reading or examining something carefully

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Benevolent (from the context: 'benevolent-minded ladies and gentlemen' donate money to Lowood Institute).

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Showing kindness or goodwill

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What does "animosity" mean?

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a feeling of hatred or ill-will

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What does 'ominous' imply in the context of Jane referring to the bundle of twigs as 'an ominous tool'?

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Giving the impression that something bad is going to happen

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Pensive (as described in Jane Eyre: "Helen is being physically punished, Jane describes her as having a 'pensive face.'")

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Engaged in deep or serious thought

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What does 'hasty' mean in the context of Helen Burns' quote: "It is far better to endure patiently a smart which nobody feels but yourself, than to commit a hasty action whose evil consequences will extend to all connected with you."?

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Done quickly, often without careful thought or planning