Vocabulary for Friday Quiz

Vocabulary from Jane Eyre excerpt pg. 961

Damask, “patterned fabric used to cover furniture” (line 1)

Self-indulgent, “pursuing one’s own pleasure or satisfaction excessively” (line 6)

Physiognomy, “facial appearance” (line 15)

Deliberated, “thought carefully” (line 17)

Conventionally, “done in the usual way” (line 18)

Singular, “unusual” (line 20)

Rejoinder, “reply” (line 25)

Brusque, “blunt” (line 25)

Impromptu, “spur-of-the-moment” (line 27)

Consequence, “importance” (line 28)

Placidity, “calmness” (line 31)

Disown, “to reject responsibility for” (line 34)

Repartee, “a quick, witty reply” (line 35)

Vocabulary from Great Expectations pg. 1010

Disdain, “disgust” (line 9)

Trodden, “Walked upon” (line 19)

Arrest, “stopping of movement” (line 19)

Indifferent, “unimpressive” (line 30)

Contempt, “despise” (line 30)

Aversion, “strong dislike” (line 44)