Vocabulary from Jane Eyre
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What does the word Conjecture mean?

To arrive at or deduce by conjecture; guess.

What does the word Affability mean?

Being pleasant and at ease in talking to others.

The word Gregarious means unfriendly and antisocial.

False

What does the word Salubrious mean?

<p>Favorable to or promoting health or well-being.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the word Assuage mean?

<p>To lessen the intensity of (something that pains or distresses).</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the word Confabulation mean?

<p>Informal talk or discussion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the word Harangue mean?

<p>A ranting speech or writing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the word Anathema mean?

<p>Something or someone that one vehemently dislikes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the word Traverse mean?

<p>To go or travel across or over.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the word Sagacity mean?

<p>Being keen in sense perception.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the word Meretricious mean?

<p>Tawdrily and falsely attractive.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the word Supercilious mean?

<p>Coolly and patronizingly haughty.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the word Physiognomy mean?

<p>Facial features held to show qualities of character by their configuration.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the word Propitious mean?

<p>Favorably disposed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the word Presentiments mean?

<p>Intuitive feelings about the future.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the word Augment mean?

<p>To make greater, more numerous, larger, or more intense.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the word Eradicated mean?

<p>Done away with as completely as if by pulling up by the roots.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Vocabulary from Jane Eyre

  • Conjecture: To guess or deduce something.
  • Affability: Pleasantness and ease in conversation.
  • Gregarious: Sociable and fond of company.
  • Salubrious: Promoting health and well-being.
  • Assuage: To lessen or reduce pain or distress.
  • Lugubrious: Excessively mournful or sad.
  • Confabulation: Informal conversation or discussion.
  • Harangue: A forceful, ranting speech.
  • Anathema: Something vehemently disliked.
  • Traverse: To go across or over something.
  • Sagacity: Keenness of judgment or perception.
  • Meretricious: Attractive in a cheap, deceptive way.
  • Supercilious: Haughty and condescending.
  • Physiognomy: Study of facial features to determine character.
  • Propitious: Favourable or advantageous.
  • Impetuous: Marked by impulsive forcefulness.
  • Presentiments: Intuitive feelings about the future.
  • Augment: To increase or enhance something.
  • Ascetic: Practicing strict self-denial.
  • Eradicated: Completely removed or destroyed.
  • Industrious: Regularly active or occupied.

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Test your knowledge of key vocabulary from the classic novel 'Jane Eyre'. This quiz will challenge you to understand the meanings and implications of various words used throughout the book, enhancing your literary appreciation and comprehension. Perfect for students and literature enthusiasts alike!

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