Act 2, Pages 119-130 Flashcards
Saucily
in an impudent or impertinent manner.
Facetiousness
not serious sarcastic
Ridicule
the subjection of someone or something to contemptuous and dismissive language or behavior.
Elaborate
involving many carefully arranged parts or details; detailed and complicated in design and planning.
Indignantly
in a manner indicating anger or annoyance at something perceived as unfair.
Ludicrous
so foolish, unreasonable, or out of place as to be amusing; ridiculous.
Deference
humble submission and respect.
Prosperous
successful in material terms; flourishing financially.
Jubilance
showing great joy, satisfaction, or triumph; rejoicing; exultant:
Taut
stretched or pulled tight; not slack.
Halted
bring or come to an abrupt stop.
Senselessly
in a way that is not at all reasonable and has no good or useful purpose:
Agony
extreme physical or mental suffering.
Forlornly
desolate or dreary; unhappy or miserable, as in feeling, condition, or appearance.
Plaintively
sounding sad and mournful.