Choose the synonym of the word or word combination, written in capital letters. All the sentences are taken from the novel "Pride and Prejudice" (chapters 39-45).
1
These two girls had been above an hour in the place, happily employed in visiting an opposite milliner, watching the SENTINEL on guard, and dressing a salad and cucumber.
a
a soldier stationed to keep guard or to control access to a place
b
a person employed to take care of horses
c
a soldier belonging to an infantry regiment
d
a police officer in charge of a precinct, ranking below a chief
2
Lord! how I should like to be married before any of you; and then I would CHAPERON you about to all the balls.
a
collect information about somebody to use in deciding how to act
b
accompany and look after or supervise
c
have or express an unfavourable opinion
d
become fully aware of (something) as a fact; understand clearly
3
Elizabeth saw directly that her father had not the smallest intention of yielding; but his answers were at the same time so vague and EQUIVOCAL, that her mother, though often disheartened, had never yet despaired of succeeding at last.
a
definite
b
doubtful
c
comprehensible
d
ambiguous
4
Nor was Darcy’s VINDICATION, though grateful to her feelings, capable of consoling her for such discovery.
a
illumination
b
aggregation
c
justification
d
preservation
5
Your PROFUSION makes me saving; and if you lament over him much longer, my heart will be as light as a feather.
a
an abundance or large quantity of something
b
the state of being scarce or in short supply
c
firm conviction that something is the case
d
the expression of disapproval or disappointment
6
Miss Bennet paused a little, and then replied, “Surely there can be no occasion for EXPOSING him so dreadfully. What is your opinion?”
a
express to (someone) one's disapproval of or disappointment in their actions
b
reveal the true, objectionable nature of (someone or something)
c
feel uncertain about
d
feel sure that (someone) is capable of doing something
7
The tumult of Elizabeth’s mind was ALLAYED by this conversation.
a
revived, brightened
b
ended, was forgotten
c
increased, toughened
d
lessened, alleviated
8
Wholly inattentive to her sister’s feelings, Lydia flew about the house in restless ecstasy, calling for everyone’s congratulations, and laughing and talking with more violence than ever; whilst the luckless Kitty continued in the parlour REPINED at her fate in terms as unreasonable as her accent was peevish.
a
be afraid of
b
enjoy
c
get rid of
d
complain
9
But do not be cast down. Such SQUEAMISH youths as cannot bear to be connected with a little absurdity are not worth a regret.
a
fond of giving people orders
b
easily made to feel sick or disgusted
c
so frightened that one is unable to move
d
excessively proud of oneself; vain
10
What a stroke was this for poor Jane! who would willingly have gone through the world without believing that so much WICKEDNESS existed in the whole race of mankind, as was here collected in one individual.
a
the quality of being kind-hearted or tender
b
the quality of being self-confident or proud
c
the quality of being evil or morally wrong
d
the quality of being good or generous
11
She had even learnt to detect, in the very gentleness which had first delighted her, an affectation and a sameness to disgust and WEARY.
a
cause to become frightened
b
cause to become happy
c
cause to become tired
d
cause to become sick
12
"Has he DEIGNED to add aught of civility to his ordinary style? — for I dare not hope,” he continued in a lower and more serious tone, “that he is improved in essentials.”
a
enjoy
b
beseech
c
try
d
condescend
13
Elizabeth said no more — but her mind could not ACQUIESCE. The possibility of meeting Mr. Darcy, while viewing the place, instantly occurred.
a
object to something without dobt
b
accept something reluctantly but without protest
c
eagerly deny something
d
approve of something
14
Mrs. Bennet was diffuse in her good wishes for the FELICITY of her daughter
a
misfortune
b
pride
c
bounty
d
happiness
15
Grateful for his affectionate treatment of herself, she endeavoured to forget what she could not overlook, and to banish from her thoughts that continual breach of conjugal obligation and decorum which, in exposing his wife to the contempt of her own children, was so highly REPREHENSIBLE.
a
deserving censure or condemnation
b
sullen and ill-tempered
c
complaining in a rather petulant or whining manner
d
easily made to feel sick or disgusted
16
Her tour to the Lakes was now the object of her happiest thoughts; it was her best consolation for all the uncomfortable hours which the DISCONTENTEDNESS of her mother and Kitty made inevitable
a
weariness
b
dissatisfaction
c
dislike
d
unwillingness
17
She had a new gown, or a new PARASOL, which she would have described more fully, but was obliged to leave off in a violent hurry, as Mrs. Forster called her, and they were going off to the camp
a
a light, open, two-wheeled carriage pulled by two horses side by side
b
formal clothes worn on an important occasion
c
a light umbrella used to give shade from the sun
d
a horse-drawn carriage for one or two people, typically one with an open top and two wheels
18
Mrs. Bennet was restored to her usual querulous SERENITY; and, by the middle of June, Kitty was so much recovered as to be able to enter Meryton without tears
a
satisfaction
b
felicity
c
malice
d
tranquillity
19
Mrs. Bennet was restored to her usual QUERULOUS serenity; and, by the middle of June, Kitty was so much recovered as to be able to enter Meryton without tears
a
complaining
b
joyful
c
usual
d
crazy
20
“But surely,” said she, “I may enter his county without IMPUNITY, and rob it of a few petrified spars without his perceiving me.”
a
without remorse
b
without punishment
c
without regret
d
without doubt
21
When at length they turned in at the lodge, her spirits were in a high FLUTTER.
a
joy
b
indifference
c
fear
d
trepidation
22
They gradually ascended for half-a-mile, and then found themselves at the top of a considerable EMINENCE, where the wood ceased, and the eye was instantly caught by Pemberley House, situated on the opposite side of a valley, into which the road with some abruptness wound.
a
height
b
winding
c
plain
d
air
23
The valley, here contracted into a glen, allowed room only for the stream, and a narrow walk amidst the rough COPPICE-wood which bordered it.
a
water
b
grove
c
big
d
beautiful
24
Elizabeth longed to explore its WINDINGS.
a
values
b
beauties
c
curves
d
magic
25
She heard Mr. Darcy invite him, with the greatest civility, to fish there as often as he chose while he continued in the neighbourhood, offering at the same time to supply him with FISHING TACKLE.
a
a fishing boat and oars
b
worms
c
food and drink to have while fishing
d
fishing rods, lines, hooks, and bait
26
She wanted to talk, but there seemed to be an EMBARGO on every subject.
a
desire
b
prohibition
c
order
d
pleasure
27
The observations of her uncle and aunt now began; and each of them pronounced him to be infinitely superior to anything they had expected. “He is perfectly well behaved, polite, and UNASSUMING,” said her uncle.
a
loyal
b
kind-hearted
c
whimsical
d
modest
28
“But perhaps he may be a little WHIMSICAL in his civilities,” replied her uncle.
a
quaint
b
wicked
c
optimistic
d
self-confident
29
I shall not take him at his word, as he might change his mind another day, and WARN me OFF his grounds.
a
to tell someone that they should do or use something because it is not dangerous
b
to tell someone that they should not do or use something because it might be dangerous
c
to tell someone that they should not do or use something because it might be useless
d
to tell someone that they should use something not so dangerous
30
The evening was spent in the satisfactions of a INTERCOURSE renewed after many years’ discontinuance.
a
playing the piano and singing
b
playing games
c
conversation
d
mutual understanding
31
They saw a gentleman and a lady in a CURRICLE driving up the street.
a
a light, open, four-wheeled carriage pulled by two horses side by side
b
a light, open, two-wheeled carriage pulled by two horses side by side
c
a four-wheeled passenger vehicle pulled by two or more horses
d
a comfortably equipped single-decker bus used for longer journeys
32
Miss Darcy and her brother appeared, and this FORMIDABLE introduction took place.
a
annoying
b
fightening
c
forthcoming
d
lovely
33
In seeing Bingley, her thoughts naturally flew to her sister; and, oh! how ARDENTLY did she long to know whether any of his were directed in a like manner.
a
proudly
b
uneasily
c
quietly
d
passionately
34
It was gratitude; gratitude, not merely for having once loved her, but for loving her still well enough to forgive all the petulance and ACRIMONY of her manner in rejecting him, and all the unjust accusations accompanying her rejection.
a
anger
b
pleasure
c
prejudice
d
pride
35
She respected, she esteemed, she was grateful to him, she felt a real interest in his WELFARE.
a
attitude
b
well-being
c
conversation
d
understanding
36
The rooms were LOFTY and handsome, and their furniture suitable to the fortune of its proprietor.
a
narrow
b
pleasant
c
high
d
numerous
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