Act 1 Vocab Flashcards

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1
Q

Bequeathed

A

To hand down or pass on
Verb
S: bestow
A: deprived

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2
Q

Countenance

A

Approval or favor
Noun
Patronage
Disapproval

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3
Q

Mar

A

To damage or disfigure; deface
Verb
Injure
Enhance or repair

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4
Q

Prodigal

A

Wastefully or recklessly extravagant
Adjective
Prolific
Cautious

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5
Q

Penury

A

Extreme poverty
Noun
Poverty
Wealth

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6
Q

Albeit

A

Although
Conjunction
Although

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7
Q

Acquaint

A

To make more familiar with
Verb
Introduce
Unfamiliarize

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8
Q

Resolute

A

Firmly resolved or determined
Adjective
Firm
Wavering

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9
Q

Mirth

A

Jollity especially when accompanied by laughter
Noun
Glee
Gloom

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10
Q

Lineaments

A

Distinguishing features or distinctive characteristics
Noun
Appearance

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11
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Flout

A

Treat with distain or scorn
Verb
Mock
Praise

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12
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Whetstone

A

A stone for sharpening tools or knives

Noun

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13
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Knavery

A

A deceitful or dishonest act
Noun
Mischief
Honesty

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14
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Foiled

A

To prevent the success of
Verb
Thwarted
Allowed

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15
Q

Quintain

A

An object mounted on a post is as a target

Noun

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16
Q

Usurping

A

To seize and hold wrongfully
Verb
Hold
Leave

17
Q

Curs

A

A mongrel dog, worthless and unfriendly
Noun
Coward

18
Q

Burs

A

Little seeds that cling into clothing

Noun

19
Q

Purgation

A

Purification of someone or something
Noun
Cleaning
Contamination

20
Q

Irrevocable

A

Unable to be repealed
Adjective
Irreversible
Changeable