Jane Eyre vocab- 2 Flashcards
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deferential
A
respectful
2
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procrastinated
A
delay
3
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acumen
A
keen insight
4
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magnanimity
A
generous in forgiving an insult or injury
5
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scrupulous
A
having or showing a strict regard for what one considers right
6
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tenacious
A
keeping a firm hold
7
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profligate
A
immoral
8
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ludicrous
A
causing laughter because of absurdity
9
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ingenuous
A
free from reserve or restraint
10
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furtively
A
taken, done, used
11
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deprecation
A
to express earnest disapproval of
12
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odious
A
deserving or causing hatred
13
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iteration
A
repetition
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insatiable
A
incapable of being satisfied
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enervate
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to deprive of force or strength
