WorksheetsPride and Prejudice Vocab (Part 2)
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 12mins
to accept, comply, or submit tacitly or passively
avarice
reproof
acquiesce
trifle
a nervous or fearful feeling of uncertain agitation
approbation
chagrin
indignation
trepidation
commendation or praise
gallantry
approbation
scruple
impunity
stubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
cogent
impetuous
obstinate
perturbed
stern and cold in appearance or manner (like Darcy when he meets new people)
affable
austere
avaricious
acquiescent
marked by impulsive vehemence or passion (a word to describe Lydia's behavior)
impetuous
indignant
perturbed
diffident
hesitant in acting or speaking through lack of self-confidence (like Miss Darcy)
obstinate
chagrined
diffident
affable
an improper act or remark that violates standards of good taste (something Mrs. Bennet is guilty of in most situations)
scruple
impunity
gallantry
impropriety
to feel or express dejection or discontent : COMPLAIN
reproof
repine
corroborate
scruple
to support with evidence or authority : make more certain
reproof
repine
corroborate
cogent
keeping a quiet steady attitude or pace : UNRUFFLED
cogent
sedate
affable
austere
volunteering one's services where they are neither asked nor needed : MEDDLESOME (like Lady Catherine)
officious
scrupulous
obstinate
cogent
convincing, like a thoroughly developed argument
diffident
trifling
cogent
reproof
being pleasant and at ease in talking to others (like Bingley)
gallant
impetuous
cogent
affable
excessive or insatiable desire for wealth or gain : GREEDINESS
approbation
trifling
avarice
impunity
something of little value, substance, or importance
brevity
impunity
reproof
trifle
bothered or upset
perturbed
scrupulous
obstinate
indignant
anger aroused by something unjust, unworthy, or mean
commiseration
indignation
chagrin
impunity
distress of mind caused by humiliation, disappointment, or failure
chagrin
impunity
commiseration
impropriety
shortness of duration (especially applies to concise expression)
brevity
cogency
impunity
austerity
Wickham believed he could lie with ____; he didn't think there would ever be any consequences for his deception.
avarice
trepidation
impunity
officiousness
an ethical consideration or principle that inhibits action (something Wickham lacks)
gallantry
corroboration
scruple
chagrin
criticism for a fault : REBUKE
repine
impunity
indignation
reproof
