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Pride and Prejudice Volume III
30 Quiz Words
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Undergraduate 1
03/24/2009

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Eminence
Definition
High place or part.
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Abrupt
Definition
Curt or brusque in speech or manner.
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Sedate
Definition
Calm, quiet, or composed.
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Decamp
Definition
To depart secretly or suddenly.
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Embargo
Definition
A prohibition; a ban.
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Whimsical
Definition
Erratic in behavior.
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Curricle
Definition
A two-wheeled chaise drawn by two horses.
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Livery
Definition
Uniform worn by servants.
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Perturbation
Definition
Mental disquiet, disturbance, or agitation.
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Prepossess
Definition
To prejudice or bias.
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Diffident
Definition
Lack of self-confidence.
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Petulance
Definition
Unreasonably irritable or ill-tempered; peevish.
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Acrimony
Definition
Bitter, sharp animosity, especially as exhibited in speech or behavior.
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Saloon
Definition
Tavern.
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Nettled
Definition
To irritate, annoy, or provoke.
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Conjecture
Definition
Inference or judgment based on inconclusive or incomplete evidence.
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Coherent
Definition
Sticking together.
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Acquiescence
Definition
Passive assent or agreement without protest.
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Infamy
Definition
Evil fame or reputation.
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Indolence
Definition
Habitual laziness.
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Profligate
Definition
Given over to dissipation.
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Sanguine
Definition
Of the color blood; red.
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Lamentation
Definition
Act of expressing grief.
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Heinous
Definition
Grossly wicked or reprehensible.
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Drily
Definition
In a quiet, restrained (and humorous) manner.
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Requited
Definition
Make repayment or return for; avenge.
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Approbation
Definition
Approval; commendation.
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Alacrity
Definition
Expression of warm approval, praise.
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Unabashed
Definition
Not embarrassed, poised.
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Cogent
Definition
Appealing to the intellect or powers of reasoning; convincing.
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