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Twelfth Night Vocabulary
Vocabulary words from Shakespeare's Twelfth Night
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English
10th Grade
02/05/2011

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Albeit
Definition
although, even if
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Allay
Definition
to lessen, relieve (e.g. fear, pain)
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Anon
Definition
in a short time, immediately
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Austere
Definition
severe in manner or appearance, serious; without excess luxury, simple
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Beguile
Definition
to influence through trickery, cheat
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Belie
Definition
fail to give a true impression, disguised
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Churlish
Definition
rude in a mean way
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Cloyment
Definition
extremely satisfied
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Contemplative
Definition
involving prolonged thought or prayer
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Cudgel
Definition
a short thick stick
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Embassy
Definition
A deputation or mission sent by one ruler or state to another
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Feign
Definition
to pretend, invent a story or excuse
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Fickle
Definition
changing frequently, especially in terms of interests, affections
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Gait
Definition
a particular way of moving the foot; to train a horse
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Idiosyncrasies
Definition
peculiar structural or behavioral characteristic
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Lethargy
Definition
a lack of energy or enthusiasm
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Mellifluous
Definition
pleasant to hear, sweet
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Mitigation
Definition
reducing severity or seriousness of something
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Mollification
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to calm in temper or feeling
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Niggardly
Definition
not generous
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Perchance
Definition
by some chance, perhaps
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Pined
Definition
missing, longing for the return; suffering mental/physical decline
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Pox
Definition
Any of several viral diseases producing a rash of pimples that become pus-filled
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Prodigal
Definition
recklessly spending money
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Provident
Definition
indicating timely preparation for the future
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Quaffing
Definition
drink alcohol heartily
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Recompense
Definition
compensate, reward
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Requite
Definition
reward, repay
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Shroud
Definition
wrapped, enveloped
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Syllogism
Definition
Deductive reasoning as distinct from induction
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Surfeiting
Definition
to cause someone to desire no more of
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Upbraid
Definition
find fault with, scold
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Vulgar
Definition
lacking sophistication or good taste
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