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Jane Eyre Vocab 1
Vocabulary
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| moreen | a study of ribbed fabric of wool and/or cotton used for clothing and upholstery |
| promontory | a high ridge of land or rock jutting out into a body of water |
| vignette | a short scene or incident |
| visage | appearance; face; facial expression |
| lineament | distinctive shape, contour of the face |
| pungent | penetrating; biting, caustic |
| subjoin | to add at the end; append |
| benefactress | a woman who gives aid, especially financial |
| ignominy | great dishonor or humiliation |
| incredulous | disbelieving; skeptical |
| thwart | to prevent the occurrence; to oppose and defeat efforts |
| indignation | anger caused by something unjust, mean, unworthy |
| consternation | a state of paralyzing dismay (disappointment) |
| opprobrium | disgrace arising from shameful conduct; a cause of shame |
| uncongenial | unfriendly; unwelcoming; unpleasant |
| consolatory | comforting; reassuring; calming |
| precocious | characterized by unusually early maturity, especially mental aptitude |
| unwonted | unusual; not habitual; unexpected; uncharacteristic |
| cadence | beat; tempo; balanced; rhythm |
| meager | scanty; insufficient; inadequate |