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Jane Eyre Vocabulary


AB
frockA woman's dress. A long loose outer garment, as that worn by artistis and craftspeople; a smock. A woolen garment formerly worn by sailors; A robe worn by monks, friars, and other clerics; a habit
usuriouspracticing usury
engenderv.tr. To bring into existence; give rise to. To procreate; propagate, v.intr. To come into existence; originate.
captiousMarked by a disposition to find and point out trivial faults:
insolentPresumptuous and insulting in manner or speech; arrogant
conjectureInference or judment based on inconclusive or invomplete evidence; guesswork
obliterateto do away with completely so as to leave no trace
pinaforea sleeveless garment similar to an aproin, worn especially by small girls as a dress or an overdress
retaliateto return like for like, especially evil for evil; to pay back ( an injury) in kind.
kindling(noun) small sticks to start a fire, (verb) setting light to, excite, stir up
pendant(noun) hanging ornament, locket
pervade(verb) penetrate thoroughly
infliction(noun) The act or process of imposing or meting out something unpleasant. Something, such as punishment, that is inflicted
pungent(adj) Affecting the organs of tast or smell with a sharp acrid sensation. Penetrating, biting, caustic: pungent satire. To poin; sharp; pungent talks during which the major issues were confronted. Pointed: A pungent leaf.
bellow(verb intr) To make the deep roaring sound characteristic of a bull. To shout in a deep voice. To utter in a loud, powerful voice. (noun) The roar of a large animal, such as a bull. A very loud utterance or other sound.
antagonistOne who opposes and contends against another, an adversary; the pincipal character in opposition to the protagonist or hero of a narrative or drama.
turbulentHaving a chaotic or restless character or tendency; violently agitated or disturbed, tunmultuour; causing unrest or disturbance, unruly
sequesterTo cause to withdraw into seclusion;to remove or set apart. segregate
garterAn elasticized band worn around the leg to hold up a stocking or sock. A suspender strap with a fastener attached to a girdle or belt to hold up a stocking or sock.
ignominyGreat personal dishonoror humiliation. Shameful or disgraceful action, conduct, or character.
browbeatTo intimidate or subjugate by an overbearing manner or domineering speech;
promotionThe act of promoting or the fact of being promoted
vignettean unbordered picture, often a portrait, that shades off in to the surrounding color at the edges.
gallowsA device usually consisting of two upright posts supporting a crossbeam form which a noose is suspended and used for execution by hanging; a gallows tree.
mastiff(noun) a large dog with a short fawn colored coat
apothecary(noun) a druggist
synonymous(adj) a wor who's meaning is identical to that of another word in the same language.
degradationthe humiliating of somebody, causing him or her a loss of status, reputation, or self-esteem.
irea feeling or display of deep anger or fury
apparel(nautical) a ship's gear and equipment
morosehaving a sullen and gloomy disposition, marked by or expressive of gloom
simultaneouslyexisting or occuring at the sme time: coincident, satisfied by the same values of the variables
verandaa long roofed gallery extending along one or more sides of a building
peremptoryputting an end to all debate or action
wretchednessthe quality or state of being wretched; utter misery
transientremaining in a place only a brief time
perfidiousa deliberate breach of faith; treachery (perfidy:noun)
repugnanceoffensive, distasteful, contary (repugnant:noun)
tresseslocks of hair
refectoryA room where meals are served, especially in a college or other institution.
lusterSoft reflected light; sheen
fervidMarked by great passion or zeal
impedimentSomething that impedes; a hindrance or obstruction
veneralbleCommanding respect by virtue of age, dignity, character, or position
relicSomething that has survived the passage of time, especially an object or custom whosr original culture has disappeared.
captiousMarked by a disposition to find and point out trivial faults
insolentPresumptuous and insulting in manner or speech; arrogant
conjectureInference or judment based on inconclusive or incomplete evidence; guesswork