shakespeare vocabulary Flashcards
(24 cards)
What does ‘servile’ mean?
Lacking self-respect.
What does ‘entreat’ mean?
To ask earnestly (beg).
What is ‘infirmity’?
Physical or mental disability.
What is an ‘enterprise’?
An important project.
What does ‘incense’ mean?
To make very angry.
What does ‘interim’ refer to?
A spare of time in between events.
What does ‘commend’ mean?
To speak highly of.
What does ‘disperse’ mean?
To give out.
What does ‘imminent’ mean?
About to happen.
What does ‘thrive’ mean?
To be successful.
What is ‘misgiving’?
A feeling of doubt.
What does ‘vanquish’ mean?
To defeat.
What is an ‘orator’?
A person skilled in public speaking.
What does ‘barren’ mean?
Empty.
What does ‘covert’ mean?
Secret.
What does ‘deceitful’ mean?
Untruthful.
What does ‘rash’ mean?
Lack of consideration.
What does ‘peevish’ mean?
Irritable.
What does ‘peril’ mean?
Exposure to harm.
What does ‘disconsolate’ mean?
Dejected.
What does ‘misconstrue’ mean?
To misinterpret.
What does ‘attain’ mean?
To accomplish.
hierarchy
the way people are ranked
aware
knowing about something
