act 4 Flashcards
(21 cards)
1
Q
befouled
A
dirty or impure
2
Q
quail
A
to show fear
3
Q
denounce
A
to express harsh criticism
4
Q
flask
A
a small flat container for alcohol
5
Q
rile
A
to irritate somebody enough that it provokes anger`
6
Q
stench
A
a horrible smell
7
Q
gaunt
A
thin and bony in appearance
8
Q
providence
A
the wisdom care and guidance believed to be provide by god
9
Q
summon
A
to call into court to send for somebody
10
Q
gibbet
A
a hanging post
11
Q
excommunication
A
excision from the christian community
12
Q
quavering
A
trembling
13
Q
beguile
A
to charm deceive
14
Q
floundering
A
hesitating in confusion
15
Q
reprive
A
to stop or postpone a punishment
16
Q
retaliation
A
deliberate harm against somebody
17
Q
stature
A
law enacted by legislature
18
Q
adamant
A
very determined
19
Q
belie
A
to disguise the true nature of something
20
Q
boundless
A
limitless
21
Q
penitence
A
regert for sins
