Vocabulary from Jane Eyre

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What does the word 'Conjecture' mean?

To arrive at or deduce by conjecture: guess

What does 'Affability' represent?

Being pleasant and at ease in talking to others

Is someone described as 'Gregarious' typically shy and introverted?

False

What does 'Salubrious' describe?

Favorable to or promoting health or well-being Signup and view all the answers

What does the verb 'Assuage' mean?

To lessen the intensity of something that pains or distresses Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'Lugubrious' describe?

'Lugubrious' describes a state of excessive or exaggerated mourning, often characterized by a gloomy or dismal atmosphere. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the closest synonym for 'Confabulation'?

casual conversation Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'Harangue'?

A ranting speech or writing Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'Anathema' mean?

Something or someone that one vehemently dislikes Signup and view all the answers

What does the verb 'Traverse' mean?

To go or travel across or over Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'Sagacity' describe?

Being keen in sense perception Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'Meretricious' describe?

Tawdrily and falsely attractive Signup and view all the answers

What kind of attitude is someone who is 'Supercilious' displaying?

Coolly and patronizingly haughty Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'Physiognomy' mean?

Facial features held to show qualities of character by their configuration Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the closest synonym for 'Propitious'?

fortunate Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'Impetuous' describe?

Marked by impulsive vehemence or passion Signup and view all the answers

What are 'Presentiments'?

Intuitive feelings about the future Signup and view all the answers

What does the verb 'Augment' mean?

To make greater, more numerous, larger, or more intense Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'Ascetic' mean?

Strict self-denial as a measure of personal and especially spiritual discipline Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Eradicated' mean?

Done away with as completely as if by pulling up by the roots Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Vocabulary from Jane Eyre

Conjecture: To guess or deduce something
Affability: Pleasant and easy to talk to
Gregarious: Sociable and fond of company
Salubrious: Promoting health and well-being
Assuage: To lessen pain or distress
Lugubrious: Exaggeratedly mournful
Confabulation: Informal talk or discussion
Harangue: A ranting speech or writing
Anathema: Something one vehemently dislikes
Traverse: To travel across or over
Sagacity: Keenness in sense perception
Meretricious: Fawningly attractive but false
Supercilious: Haughtily and patronizingly
Physiognomy: Facial features that supposedly reveal character
Propitious: Favorably disposed
Impetuous: Marked by impulsive passion
Presentiments: Intuitive feelings about the future
Augment: To increase or make larger
Ascetic: Strict self-denial for spiritual discipline
Eradicated: Completely removed or eliminated
Industrious: Constantly occupied or active

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Test your knowledge of vocabulary from the classic novel Jane Eyre. This quiz will challenge you with definitions of various terms used in the book. Enhance your understanding of the characters and themes through their unique language.