Vocabulary from Pride and Prejudice Chapters 15-19

Questions and Answers

What does it mean to venerate?

To criticize someone

To honor or respect someone or something because they are holy (correct)

To dismiss

To ignore

What is the meaning of obsequious?

Very eager to please people who are powerful, servile.

What does complaisance refer to?

Willingness to do what pleases other people.

What is a corps?

A group in an army with special duties and responsibilities. Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to corroborate?

To provide information that supports someone else's idea, back up. Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to deign?

To do something that you think you are really too important to do. Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to entreat?

To ask someone to do something for you, beg. Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to contemplate?

To think about something seriously, consider. Signup and view all the answers

What is a proxy?

When you arrange for someone else to do something for you. Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to upbraid?

To tell someone they have done something wrong, criticize. Signup and view all the answers

What is languor?

A pleasant feeling of laziness. Signup and view all the answers

What does purport mean?

To claim to be something, even if it is untrue. Signup and view all the answers

What is an injunction?

An order which tells someone not to do something. Signup and view all the answers

What does manifold mean?

Many different kinds. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Vocabulary Highlights from Pride and Prejudice Chapters 15-19

Venerate: To honor or show deep respect for someone regarded as holy. Mr. Collins venerates Lady Catherine, viewing her with reverence as his patroness.
Obsequious: Characterized by a servile eagerness to please those in power. Mr. Collins exemplifies obsequious behavior towards Lady Catherine, always seeking her approval.
Complaisance: A disposition to please or oblige others. Mrs. Bennet displayed complaisance by smiling at Mr. Bingley to win his favor.
Corps: A military group with specialized roles. Mr. Wickham is commissioned in a corps, indicating he holds specific responsibilities within the army.
Corroborate: To support or back up an idea or claim with evidence. Mr. Darcy's bow to Jane alongside Mr. Bingley serves to corroborate their acquaintance, adding weight to the meeting's significance.
Deign: To condescend to do something regarded as unworthy. Mr. Darcy's reluctance to acknowledge Mr. Wickham, despite being of the same societal circle, illustrates his disdainful attitude.
Entreat: To make an earnest request or beg for something. Lydia entreats Mr. Wickham and Mr. Denny to extend their visit, showcasing her desire for their company despite her aunt's disapproval.
Contemplate: To reflect seriously on a subject. Mrs. Phillips’ admiration for Mr. Collins' manners is abruptly interrupted, demonstrating her fleeting thoughts about him.
Proxy: An arrangement for someone else to perform a task. The younger Miss Bennets used a proxy to obtain shoe-roses, highlighting their inability to venture out due to rain.
Upbraid: To rebuke or criticize someone for wrongdoing.
Languor: A state of pleasant laziness. Conversations among guests created a languor that disenchanted Mrs. Bennet, affecting the atmosphere of the party.
Purport: To profess or claim something, often falsely. Mr. Collins asserts that Elizabeth's modesty enhances her virtues, showcasing the discrepancy between his intentions and her perception.
Injunction: A directive prohibiting specific actions. Mr. Collins attempts to impose an injunction for everyone to vacate the area, allowing him private time with Elizabeth, who resists this command.
Manifold: Describing a variety of different types or forms.

Description

This quiz focuses on key vocabulary from chapters 15 to 19 of Jane Austen's 'Pride and Prejudice'. Each word is defined and contextualized within the text, enhancing your understanding of the characters and themes. Test your knowledge and deepen your appreciation for Austen's language.