act 4 Flashcards
1
Q
befouled
A
dirty, impure
2
Q
quail
A
show fear
3
Q
denounce
A
to express harsh criticism
4
Q
flask
A
small flat container of alcohol
5
Q
rile
A
to irritate until anger
6
Q
stench
A
horrible smell
7
Q
gaunt
A
thin and bony is appearence
8
Q
providence
A
wisdom, care, and guidance believed to be provided by God
9
Q
summon
A
to cal into court
10
Q
gibbet
A
a hanging post
11
Q
excommunication
A
exclusion from the Christian community
12
Q
quavering
A
trembling
13
Q
beguile
A
to charm deceive or cheat
14
Q
floundering
A
hesitating in confusion
15
Q
reprieve
A
the postponement of a punishment
16
Q
retaliation
A
deliberate harm against somebody in response or revenge for harm done
17
Q
statute
A
law enacted by legislature
18
Q
adamant
A
very determined
19
Q
belie
A
to disguise the true nature of something
20
Q
boundless
A
limitless
21
Q
penitence
A
regret to sins
