Act 1, Scene 1 - 42-56 Flashcards

1
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Unobtrusively

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in a way that is not conspicuous or attracting attention.

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2
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Expectancy

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the state of thinking or hoping that something, especially something pleasant, will happen or be the case.

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3
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Feeble

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lacking physical strength, especially as a result of age or illness.

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4
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Doggedly

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in a manner that shows tenacity and grim persistence.

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5
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Peaked

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having a peak

Weak or sick

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6
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Meddling

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intrusive or unwarranted interference.

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Self-righteously - righteous

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: 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.

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8
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Tentatively

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subject to further confirmation; not definitely.

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9
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Furtively

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in a way that attempts to avoid notice or attention; secretively.

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10
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Notions

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a conception of or belief about something.

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11
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Raucous

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making or constituting a disturbingly harsh and loud noise.

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12
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Devilment

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reckless mischief; wild spirits.

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13
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Shallow

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an area of the sea, a lake, or a river where the water is not very deep.

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14
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Dreary

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dull, bleak, and lifeless; depressing.

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15
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Permeated

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spread throughout (something); pervade.

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16
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Inflection

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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.

17
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Vengeance

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punishment inflicted or retribution exacted for an injury or wrong.

18
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Senselessly

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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.

19
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Dissected

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having been cut up for anatomical study.

having a divided form or structure.

20
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Intently

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with earnest and eager attention.