Thank you for visiting the Deuel High School Senior British Literature blog as set up for the Pride and Prejudice Unit. Two sections of seniors are contributors to the blog, but we encourage you to join in on the conversation.
panegyric (Noun)-high or hyperbolic (exaggerated) praise; laudation. laudable (Adj.)-worthy of being lauded; praiseworthy; commendable. flog (Verb)-to beat with a strap, stick, or whip, especially as punishment.
iniquitous- pg 54- immortal or grossly unfair behavior. variance- pg 54- the fact or quality of being different. beneficence- pg- 55- generous or doing good.
ordination - n. the fact or state of being ordained(pg. 54) amiable - adj. having or showing pleasant, good-natured personal qualities; affable(pg. 55) affability - adj. pleasantly easy to approach and to talk to; friendly; cordial; warmly polite(pg. 58)
iniquitous - noun, pg.54, immoral or grossly unfair behavior quarreling - noun, pg.54, argument or disagreement variance - noun, pg.54, fact or quality of being different, divergent, or inconsistent
condescension(noun)-an act or instance of condescending.-pg 58 phaeton(noun)-any of various light, four-wheeled carriages, with or without a top, having one or two seats facing forward, used in the 19th century.-pg59 avowal(noun)-an open statement of affirmation; frank acknowledgment or admission.-pg 61
Iniquitous (adjective)-page 54-characterized by injustice or wickedness; wicked; sinful Beneficence (noun)-page 55-the doing of good; active goodness or kindness; charity Oddity (noun)-page 56-an odd or remarkably unusual person, thing, or event
endeavour - pg 55- v - try hard to do something overtures - pg 55 - n- an introduction to something more substantial affability - pg 58 - n - friendly, good nature
rectory p55 n- a house in which a Church of England rector and his family live vouchsafed p58 v- given or granted something annum p67 n- amount each year
Amiable adj pg 62- having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner Affability adj pg 58 - friendly, good- natured or easy to talk to Thither adv pg 62 - to or toward a place
whist - (noun) A card game ancestral to bridge, played with a full deck by two teams of two players, in which the last card dealt indicates trump, tricks of four cards are played, and a point is scored for each trick over six won by each team. pg. 66
annum - (noun) a year; a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days pg. 67
bequest - (noun) The act of giving or leaving personal property by a will. pg. 69
Scruples(Noun)-An uneasy feeling that tends to hinder action-pg.54 Affability(Adjective)-Easy and pleasant to speak to, approachable-pg.58 Assented(Noun)-Agreement, concurrence-pg.59
Conscientious- pg. 55- adjective- wishing to do what is right affability- pg. 58- noun- friendliness, good natured, and easy to talk to avowal- pg. 61- noun- a statement asserting the existence or truth of something
Summons- pg 57 noun; a request, demand, or call to do something
Phaeton- pg 59 noun; any of various light, four-wheeled carriages, with or without a top, having one or two seats facing forward, used in the 19th century
Avowal- pg 61 noun; an open statement of affirmation; frank acknowledgment or admission.
affability adj p 58-a disposition to be friendly and approachable (easy to talk to). rector n p. 61- a person authorized to conduct religious worship. obsequiousness adj p. 61-abject or cringing submissiveness.
Clint contrivance- noun-- a plan or scheme; expedient 58 patronage -noun - the support given by a patron pg 61 gallantry- noun - Courageous behavior pg 175
filial (adj) pg 54 - of, pertaining to, or befitting a son or daughter parsonage (noun) pg 58 - the residence of a member of the clergy parish (noun) pg 70 -the people of an ecclesiastical
insolence 172-n-contemptuously rude or impertinent behavior or speech obeisance 177-n- deference or homage vexation 179-n-something that vexes; a cause of annoyance; nuisance
gallantry (noun) -dashing courage; heroic bravery; noble-minded behavior-pg. 56 delicacy (noun) - fineness of texture, quality, etc.; softness; daintiness - pg 59 avowal(noun)- a statement asserting the existence or truth of something. pg 61
John Martinmaas panegyric- high or hyperbolic (exaggerated) praise; laudation. insolence- contemptuously rude or impertinent behavior or speech parsonage- the residence of a member of the clergy
panegyric (Noun)-high or hyperbolic (exaggerated) praise; laudation.
ReplyDeletelaudable (Adj.)-worthy of being lauded; praiseworthy; commendable.
flog (Verb)-to beat with a strap, stick, or whip, especially as punishment.
iniquitous- pg 54- immortal or grossly unfair behavior.
ReplyDeletevariance- pg 54- the fact or quality of being different.
beneficence- pg- 55- generous or doing good.
ordination - n. the fact or state of being ordained(pg. 54)
ReplyDeleteamiable - adj. having or showing pleasant, good-natured personal qualities; affable(pg. 55)
affability - adj. pleasantly easy to approach and to talk to; friendly; cordial; warmly polite(pg. 58)
Jordan Stahn
ReplyDeleteiniquitous - noun, pg.54, immoral or grossly unfair behavior
quarreling - noun, pg.54, argument or disagreement
variance - noun, pg.54, fact or quality of being different, divergent, or inconsistent
entail (noun) - Pg. 54 - the rule of descent settled for an estate
ReplyDeletegallantry (noun) - Pg. 56 - dashing courage; heroic bravery; noble-minded behavior
quadrille (noun) - Pg. 58 - a square dance for four couples, consisting of five parts or movements, each complete in itself
beneficence (adjective) - Generous or doing good - pg. 55
ReplyDeletegallantry (noun) - Courageous behavior- pg. 56
asperity (noun) - harshness in tone or manner- pg. 57
Matt Goens
ReplyDeleteiniquitous- (noun)- immoral or grossly unfair behavior pg. 54
atonement- (noun)- reparation for a wrong or injury pg. 56
destitute- (adjective)- without the basic necessities of life- pg. 57
condescension(noun)-an act or instance of condescending.-pg 58
ReplyDeletephaeton(noun)-any of various light, four-wheeled carriages, with or without a top, having one or two seats facing forward, used in the 19th century.-pg59
avowal(noun)-an open statement of affirmation; frank acknowledgment or admission.-pg 61
perturbed-pg 173- verb- to disturb or disquiet greatly in mind; agitate
ReplyDeletepredominance-pg174-noun- the state, condition, or quality of being predominant
indignation-pg179-noun- strong displeasure at something considered unjust, offensive, insulting, or base; righteous anger
Disposed - pg.55 - adj - inclined
ReplyDeleteAsperity - pg.57 - noun - harshness or sharpness of tone, temper, or manner
Bequeathed - pg.69 - v - to dispose of
Brittany Walkins
ReplyDeleteodious - (pg. 54) - adjective - extremely unpleasant; repulsive
affability - (pg. 58) - adjective - friendly, good-natural or easy to talk to
tete-a-tete - (pg. 59) - noun - a private conversation between two people
Iniquitous (adjective)-page 54-characterized by injustice or wickedness; wicked; sinful
ReplyDeleteBeneficence (noun)-page 55-the doing of good; active goodness or kindness; charity
Oddity (noun)-page 56-an odd or remarkably unusual person, thing, or event
Zack
ReplyDeleteancedote- short account of a particular incident- noun -47
perpetually- lasting forever- adj- 48
divert- to turn aside- verb- 50
Kendra K.
ReplyDeleteiniquitous -Noun - pg 54 - immoral or grossly unfair behavior
patronage -Noun - pg 55 - The support given by a patron
eloquent -Adjective- pg 57 - Fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing
subsisting pg54 (V) - maintain or support ones self
ReplyDeletevariance pg54 (N) - fact or quality of being different
patronage pg 55 (N) - support given by someone
endeavour - pg 55- v - try hard to do something
ReplyDeleteovertures - pg 55 - n- an introduction to something more substantial
affability - pg 58 - n - friendly, good nature
Maria
ReplyDeleterectory p55 n- a house in which a Church of England rector and his family live
vouchsafed p58 v- given or granted something
annum p67 n- amount each year
Nicole
ReplyDeleteAmiable adj pg 62- having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner
Affability adj pg 58 - friendly, good- natured or easy to talk to
Thither adv pg 62 - to or toward a place
contrivance- pg. 173- a plan or scheme; expedient (Noun)
ReplyDeletecorroboration- pg. 174- a corroboratory fact, statement, etc (Noun)
disapprobation- pg. 176-disapproval; condemnation (Noun)
parsonage / noun / a church house provided for a member of the clergy / pg58
ReplyDeletecomplaisant / adjective / willing to please others; obliging; agreeable / pg61
despise / verb / feel contempt or a deep repugnance for / pg70
Shelby Damm
ReplyDeleteiniquitous (pg54)- adj - characterized by injustice or wickedness; wicked; sinful.
quadrille (pg58)- n - a square dance for four couples, consisting of five parts or movements, each complete in itself.
veneration (pg61)- n - the feeling of a person who venerates; a feeling of awe, respect, etc.; reverence
whist - (noun) A card game ancestral to bridge, played with a full deck by two teams of two players, in which the last card dealt indicates trump, tricks of four cards are played, and a point is scored for each trick over six won by each team. pg. 66
ReplyDeleteannum - (noun) a year; a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days pg. 67
bequest - (noun) The act of giving or leaving personal property by a will. pg. 69
Dayton
ReplyDeleteScruples(Noun)-An uneasy feeling that tends to hinder action-pg.54
Affability(Adjective)-Easy and pleasant to speak to, approachable-pg.58
Assented(Noun)-Agreement, concurrence-pg.59
Conscientious- pg. 55- adjective- wishing to do what is right
ReplyDeleteaffability- pg. 58- noun- friendliness, good natured, and easy to talk to
avowal- pg. 61- noun- a statement asserting the existence or truth of something
Landon Krause
ReplyDeleteSummons- pg 57 noun; a request, demand, or call to do something
Phaeton- pg 59 noun; any of various light, four-wheeled carriages, with or without a top, having one or two seats facing forward, used in the 19th century
Avowal- pg 61 noun; an open statement of affirmation; frank acknowledgment or admission.
Stephanie Gruener
ReplyDeleteaffability adj p 58-a disposition to be friendly and approachable (easy to talk to).
rector n p. 61- a person authorized to conduct religious worship.
obsequiousness adj p. 61-abject or cringing submissiveness.
Clint
ReplyDeletecontrivance- noun-- a plan or scheme; expedient 58
patronage -noun - the support given by a patron pg 61
gallantry- noun - Courageous behavior pg 175
Lacey
ReplyDeleteamiable-71-adjective-having or displaying in a pleasant or friendly manner
entreated-62-verb-ask someone earnestly or anxiously to do something
Jackie M
ReplyDelete-page 53- roused-verb- bring out of sleep; awaken
-page 55- indulgent-adjective- having or indicating a readiness or over-readiness to be generous to or lenient with someone
-page 60- importune-verb- ask pressingly and persistently for or to do something
iniquitous - noun - pg.54 - immoral or grossly unfair behavior
ReplyDeleterector - noun - pg.61 - a person authorized to conduct religious worship.
annum - noun - pg.67 - any period of time containing 365 or 366 days
Anthony Schmahl
Jenna Van Dyke
ReplyDeleteendeavor–verb - to exert oneself to do or effect something - pg 55
delicacy – noun - fineness of texture, quality, etc.; softness; daintiness - pg 59
gratified –verb - to give pleasure to by satisfying desires or humoring inclinations or feelings - pg 64
filial (adj) pg 54 - of, pertaining to, or befitting a son or daughter
ReplyDeleteparsonage (noun) pg 58 - the residence of a member of the clergy
parish (noun) pg 70 -the people of an ecclesiastical
insolence 172-n-contemptuously rude or impertinent behavior or speech
ReplyDeleteobeisance 177-n- deference or homage
vexation 179-n-something that vexes; a cause of annoyance; nuisance
asperity (p.57)noun- harshness or sharpness of tone, temper, or manner
ReplyDeleteparsonage (p.58)noun- the residence of a member of the clergy
grandeur (p.65)noun- the quality or state of being impressive or awesome
gallantry (noun) -dashing courage; heroic bravery; noble-minded behavior-pg. 56
ReplyDeletedelicacy (noun) - fineness of texture, quality, etc.; softness; daintiness - pg 59
avowal(noun)- a statement asserting the existence or truth of something. pg 61
odious- pg. 54- deserving or causing hatred; hateful; detestable (adjective)
ReplyDeletegallantry- pg. 56- dashing courage; heroic bravery; noble-minded behavior (Noun)
countenance- pg. 59-the face; visage (Noun)
John Martinmaas
ReplyDeletepanegyric- high or hyperbolic (exaggerated) praise; laudation.
insolence- contemptuously rude or impertinent behavior or speech
parsonage- the residence of a member of the clergy
impertinent - pg 54 - adj - not showing proper respect rude
ReplyDeletesennight - pg 55 - noun - a week
veneration - pg 60 verb - regard with great respect