A Midsummer Night' s Dream Flashcards
nuptial
of or relating to a wedding
wane
decrease in phase
pert
characterized by a lightly saucy or impudent quality
mirth
great merriment
melancholy
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
pomp
ceremonial elegance and splendor
vexation
anger produced by some annoying irritation
feign
make believe with the intent to deceive
conceit
a witty or ingenious turn of phrase
trifle
something of small importance
cunning
crafty artfulness, especially in deception
filch
make off with belongings of others
entreat
ask for or request earnestly
befall
become of; happen to
abjure
formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief
livery
a uniform, especially worn by servants and chauffeurs
cloister
residence that is a place of religious seclusion
yoke
an oppressive power
austerity
excessive sternness
relent
give in, as to influence or pressure
render
give or supply
idolatry
the worship of objects or images as gods
extenuate
lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or degree of
confer
have a meeting in order to talk something over