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 (B)

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

Flashcards

Conjecture

To form an opinion or guess without having all the facts.

Affability

Being friendly and approachable, easy to talk to.

Gregarious

Sociable and enjoying the company of others.

Salubrious

Healthful, promoting well-being.

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Assuage

To make something unpleasant less intense or severe.

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Lugubrious

Excessively mournful, gloomy, or dismal.

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Confabulation

Informal conversation or discussion.

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Harangue

A lengthy and aggressive speech, usually criticizing someone.

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Anathema

Something or someone that is intensely disliked or despised.

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Traverse

To move or travel across or over something.

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Sagacity

Having keen insight and good judgment.

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Meretricious

Attractive in a showy and superficial way, often with a hidden or deceptive quality.

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Supercilious

Behaving as if superior to others, arrogant and condescending.

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Physiognomy

The facial features and expressions of a person, especially as interpreted as indicating character or temperament.

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Propitious

Favorable, auspicious, likely to bring success.

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Impetuous

Acting quickly and impulsively, without thinking carefully.

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Presentiments

A feeling that something bad is going to happen.

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Augment

To increase or make something larger.

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Ascetic

Practicing strict self-denial, especially for religious reasons.

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Eradicated

Completely destroyed or eliminated.

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Industrious

Hardworking, diligent, and dedicated to their work.

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What does 'conjecture' mean?

To form an opinion or guess without having all the facts.

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What does 'affability' mean?

Being friendly and approachable, easy to talk to.

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What does 'gregarious' mean?

Sociable and enjoying the company of others.

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What does 'salubrious' mean?

Healthful, promoting well-being.

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What does 'assuage' mean?

To make something unpleasant less intense or severe.

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What does 'lugubrious' mean?

Excessively mournful, gloomy, or dismal.

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What does 'confabulation' mean?

Informal conversation or discussion.

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What does 'harangue' mean?

A lengthy and aggressive speech, usually criticizing someone.

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What does 'anathema' mean?

Something or someone that is intensely disliked or despised.

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What does 'traverse' mean?

To move or travel across or over something.

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What does 'sagacity' mean?

Having keen insight and good judgment.

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What does 'meretricious' mean?

Attractive in a showy and superficial way, often with a hidden or deceptive quality.

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What does 'supercilious' mean?

Behaving as if superior to others, arrogant and condescending.

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What does 'physiognomy' mean?

The facial features and expressions of a person, especially as interpreted as indicating character or temperament.

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What does 'propitious' mean?

Favorable, auspicious, likely to bring success.

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What does 'impetuous' mean?

Acting quickly and impulsively, without thinking carefully.

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What does 'presentiments' mean?

A feeling that something bad is going to happen.

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What does 'augment' mean?

To increase or make something larger.

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What does 'ascetic' mean?

Practicing strict self-denial, especially for religious reasons.

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What does 'eradicated' mean?

Completely destroyed or eliminated.

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What does 'industrious' mean?

Hardworking, diligent, and dedicated to their work.

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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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