Act 3 & 4 Vocab Flashcards
Deposition
(N) the testimony of a witness made under oath but not in open court
Contentious
(Adj) argumentative
Imperceptible
(Adj) barely noticeable
Deferentially
(Adv) in a manner that bows to another’s wishes ; very respectfully
Anonymity
(N) the condition of being unknown
Prodigious
(Adj) of great size , power , or extent
Effrontery
(N) shameless , boldness
Confounded
(V) confused ; dismayed
Incredulously
(Adv) skeptically
Blanched
(Adj) paled ; whitened
Agape
(Adj) wide open
Conciliatory
(Adj) tending to soothe anger
Beguile
(V) trick
Floundering
(N) awkward struggling
Retaliation
(N) act of returning an injury or wrong
Adamant
(Adj) firm ; unyielding
Cleave
(V) adhere ; cling
Sibilance
(N) hissing sound
Tantalized
(Adj) tormented ; frustrated
Purged
(V) Cleansed