Act 1, Scene 1 - 42-56 Flashcards
Unobtrusively
in a way that is not conspicuous or attracting attention.
Expectancy
the state of thinking or hoping that something, especially something pleasant, will happen or be the case.
Feeble
lacking physical strength, especially as a result of age or illness.
Doggedly
in a manner that shows tenacity and grim persistence.
Peaked
having a peak
Weak or sick
Meddling
intrusive or unwarranted interference.
Self-righteously - righteous
: having or showing the attitude of someone who strongly believes in the rightness of his or her own actions or opinions. Other Words from self-righteous.
Tentatively
subject to further confirmation; not definitely.
Furtively
in a way that attempts to avoid notice or attention; secretively.
Notions
a conception of or belief about something.
Raucous
making or constituting a disturbingly harsh and loud noise.
Devilment
reckless mischief; wild spirits.
Shallow
an area of the sea, a lake, or a river where the water is not very deep.
Dreary
dull, bleak, and lifeless; depressing.
Permeated
spread throughout (something); pervade.
Inflection
a change in the form of a word (typically the ending) to express a grammatical function or attribute such as tense, mood, person, number, case, and gender.
Vengeance
punishment inflicted or retribution exacted for an injury or wrong.
Senselessly
adjective. destitute or deprived of sensation; unconscious. lacking mental perception, appreciation, or comprehension. stupid or foolish, as persons or actions. nonsensical or meaningless, as words: This letter is either cryptic or senseless.
Dissected
having been cut up for anatomical study.
having a divided form or structure.
Intently
with earnest and eager attention.
