Pride and Prejudice
Chapters 5 & 6: Word List
Word Meaning
Interrupt (v) to stop a person from speaking
for a short period by something
you say or do.
Temper (n) a person's state of mind seen in
terms of their being angry or
calm.
Escape (v) to get away, get free or clear.
Imaginary (adj) not real: existing only in your mind Alan wrote a story about an imaginary
or imagination.
Dreadful (adj) extremely bad, distasteful,
unpleasant, or shocking
Calmly (adv) in a peaceful, quiet way and
without worry or extreme emotion:
Respectable (adj) Someone or something that is
respectable is approved of by
society and considered to be
morally correct.
Concern (n) 1. to relate to, be about
2. to be of interest or importance
to affect.
3. to make worried
4. To occupy
Splendid (adj) very impressive. splendid is used
for something far above the
ordinary in excellence or
magnificence.
Invitation (n) a written or spoken request to
come somewhere or do
something, or the act of inviting
someone.
Usage
Please feel free to interrupt me if you
don't understand anything.
Andy rushed out in a very bad temper.
Mummy was in a good temper and
bought everyone an extra scoop of ice
cream.
Everyone escaped from the burning
building.
world of dragons and unicorns.
A dreadful idea. A dreadful
performance. A dreadful behaviour.
The food was absolutely dreadful.
She reacted surprisingly calmly to the
news of his death.
He came from a perfectly respectable
middle-class family. We need to show
it's respectable to make money out of
making things.
The story concerns a young prince.
This problem concerns us all.
Her illness concerned my parents.
She concerns herself with other
people's business.
What a splendid idea! She wore a
splendid jewel.
We received their wedding invitation
today.
He accepted the invitation to join the
committee.