Act 2 and 3 Flashcards

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reprimand

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to rebuke somebody for a wrongdoing

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2
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condemnation

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disapproval, criticism, denunciation

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3
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scoff

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to express derision or scorn about somebody or something

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conviction

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a firmly held belief or firmness of opinion

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falter

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to lose confidence

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solemn

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demonstrating sincerity and gravity

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poppet

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Middle English - a doll or puppet

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indignant

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angry at unfairness

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condemned

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pronounced something or somebody as bad

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dote

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to show extreme fondness, or pay a lot of attention to someone

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base

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lacking morals

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pious

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religious; devout; holy or sacred; virtuous and moral

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13
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theology

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religious theory

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daft

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lacking common sense, irrational

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tainted

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polluted, spoiled, or corrupted

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calamity

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a disastrous situation or event

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manacingly

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in a threatening and dangerous manner

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lechery

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lustful behavior, especially by a man, that is regarded as distasteful

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vestry

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a room in a church where meetings or classes are held

20
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remorseless

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without compassion; relentless

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wrath

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fury often marked by a desire for vengeance

22
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contentious

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causing or likely to cause disagreement and disputes between people with differing views

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deposition

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witness’s testimony

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befuddled

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confused or perplexed

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immaculate

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clean and free from blemishes; showing faultless perfection

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qualm

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a misgiving, doubt, or bad feeling

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callously

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in a way that shows no concern if other people are hurt or upset

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apparation

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an unexpected sight; a ghost

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contemplation

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long and attentive consideration or observation of something

30
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afflicted

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distressed

31
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dumbfounded

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temporarily speechless with astonishment

32
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slovenly

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not concerned about conventional standards of personal hygiene and timidness

33
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transfixed

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made immobile from shock