Act 1 & 2 vocab Flashcards

1
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Predilection

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(n) preexisting preference

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2
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Ingratiating

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(adj) charming or flattering

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3
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Dissembling

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(n) disguising one’s real nature or motives

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4
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Calumny

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(n) false accusation ; slander

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5
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Inculcation

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(n) teaching by repititation and urging

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6
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Propitiation

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(n) action designed to soothe or satisfy a person , a cause , etc.

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7
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Licentious

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(adj) lacking moral restraint

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8
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pallor

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(n) paleness

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9
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ameliorate

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(v) make better

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10
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avidly

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(adv) eagerly

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11
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Base

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(adj) low ; mean

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12
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Deference

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(n) courteous regard or respect

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13
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Theology

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(n) the study of religion

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14
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quail

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(v) cringe form

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15
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gingerly

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(adv) cautiously

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16
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abomination

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(n) something that causes great horror or disgust

17
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blasphemy

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(n) sinful act or remark