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20 Cards in this Set
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fortnight |
a period of two weeks. |
I chose this word because it helped me in terms of setting in the book.
page 112, "...whither he hoped to be able to return on Monday _________..." |
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caprice |
a sudden and unaccountable change of mood or behaviour |
I chose this word because in Mr. Bingley's party becoming this, it has affected his decisions, especially on his intentions towards Jane.
page 115, "...and led him to sacrifice his own happiness to the _______ of their inclinations." |
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repine |
feel or express discontent; fret |
I chose this word because I observe Jane to be innocent and a goody two shoes so to hear her not do something is no surprise, but I wanted to know to what extent that was. Knowing that she reserves her feelings like that now amazes me because I have a hard time doing what she does myself.
page 116, "But I will not ______." |
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endeavour |
try hard to do or achieve something |
I chose this word because I had this idea of what it meant, but I was unsure and thought you might have been as well. Now that I know what it means, I will look at it proudly for I assumed the right meaning and also use it in my own pieces of writing.
page 124, "Do not involve yourself, or _________ to involve him in an affection which the want of fortune would make so very imprudent." |
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adieu |
goodbye. |
It was suggested by one of our group-mates. As well, I found the beauty in how it both looks and sounds when said.
page 130, "...and in his manner of bidding her _____..." |
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mercenary |
(of a person or their behaviour) primarily concerned with making money at the expense of ethics |
I chose this word because women in this society demonstrated themselves in this way.
page 131, "I should be sorry to think our friend _________." |
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impertinence |
lack of respect; rudeness |
I chose this word because I felt Lady Catherine's strong demonstration of this quality.
page 140, "Elizabeth felt all the ____________ of her questions, but answered them very composedly." |
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tête-à-tête |
a private conversation between two people. |
I chose this word or phrase because it was first: not in our language and second: looked very beautiful in my eyes like many French words and phrases do. Defining it confirmed my suspicions on what it meant.
page 153, "The ___________ surprised them." |
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imprudent |
not showing care for the consequences of an action; rash |
I chose this word because I wanted to know of his thoughts on the marriage, and place an opinion myself on the subject which I for one don't find to be what he describes it to be. I think if he hadn't intruded at the time, things would've gone slowly and smoothly.
page 158, "...that he congratulated himself on having lately saved a friend from the inconveniences of a most _________ marriage..." |
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indignation |
anger or annoyance provoked by what is received as unfair treatment |
I chose this word because I found it to be such a solitary word and it intrigued me to know what was swelling her heart. Upon learning the definition of the word, my adoration for her grows even more for she is someone who believes in fair treatment.
page 158, "Elizabeth made no answer, and walked on, her heart swelling with ___________." |
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ardently |
very enthusiastically or passionately |
I chose this word because it allowed me to feel Mr. Darcy's emotions more strongly.
page 161, "You must allow me to tell you how _______ I admire and love you." |
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apprehension |
anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen |
I chose this word because I can relate to every character that uses this word for I always feel this way, but in the end always try to keep a positive attitude.
page 161, "He spoke of ____________ and anxiety, but his countenance expressed real security." |
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scruples |
a feeling of doubt or hesitation with regard to the morality or propriety of a course of action |
I chose this word because it partially helped me understand why Mr. Darcy held off telling Elizabeth his feelings towards her. Not only then, but I will now know how a character is feeling at the moment whenever I see this word.
page 163-64, "...had not your pride been hurt by my honest confession of the ________ that had long prevented my forming any serious design." |
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fervent |
having or displaying a passionate intensity |
I chose this word because just like Mr. Darcy's, it allowed me to understand Jane's feelings more strongly.
page 177, "She felt that Jane's feelings, though _______, were little displayed..." |
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vindication |
clear (someone) of blame or suspicion |
I chose this word because I wanted to know its relation to Mr. Darcy. Now that I know of its meaning, I can't help but smile because I picture a paranoid Elizabeth before this.
page 189, "Nor was Darcy's ___________, though grateful to her feelings, capable of consoling her for such discovery." |
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lament |
a passionate expression of grief or sorrow |
I chose this word because before defining it, I thought it just meant to think. Now that I know what it means, I don't think about the character's mental state, but their emotional state.
page 190, "...and if you ______ over him much longer, my heart will be as light as a feather." |
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flirt |
behave as though attracted to or trying to attract someone, but for amusement rather than with serious intentions |
I chose this word because I find that this word can be used in the wrong context sometimes and wanted to clear the meaning so that it is clearly understood how Elizabeth and Mr. Bennett describe Lydia in the novel.
page 195, "Her character will be fixed, and she will, at sixteen, be the most determined _____ that ever made herself and her family ridiculous." |
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adorned |
make more beautiful or attractive |
I chose this word because it allowed me to see a Mr. Darcy that finds the beauty in simplicity.
page 204, "Its banks were neither formal nor falsely _______." |
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pride |
a feeling or deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one's own achievements of those with whom one is closely associated, or from qualities or possessions that are widely admired |
I chose this word because it is one of the two most important words in the novel. I wanted to relate the definition and see how the word progresses throughout the novel as well as see the growth of its importance. |
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prejudice |
preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience |
I chose this word because it is one of the two most important words in the novel. I wanted to relate the definition and see how the word progresses throughout the novel as well as see the growth of its importance. |
