Act 4

Question 1

befouled

Answer 1

dirty or impure

Question 2

quail

Answer 2

to show fear or apprehension

Question 3

denounce

Answer 3

to express harsh criticism or condemnation of something or somebody, usually in public

Question 4

flask

Answer 4

a small flat container for alcohol

Question 5

rile

Answer 5

to irritate somebody enough that it provokes anger

Question 6

stench

Answer 6

a horrible smell

Question 7

providence

Answer 7

the wisdom, care, guidance believed to be provided by God; good judgment and foresight in the management of affairs or resources

Question 8

summon

Answer 8

to call into court; to send for somebody

Question 9

gibbet

Answer 9

a hanging post

Question 10

excommunication

Answer 10

exclusion from the christian community

Question 11

quavering

Answer 11

trembling

Question 12

beguile

Answer 12

to charm, deceive, or cheat

Question 13

floundering

Answer 13

hesitating in confusion

Question 14

reprieve

Answer 14

the postponement of a punishment; to stop or postpone a punishment

Question 15

retaliation

Answer 15

deliberate harm against somebody in response or revenge for a harm done

Question 16

statute

Answer 16

law enacted by legislature or an established rule

Question 17

adamant

Answer 17

very determined and not influenced by appeals to reconsider

Question 18

belie

Answer 18

to disguise the true nature of something

Question 19

boundless

Answer 19

limitless

Question 20

penitence

Answer 20

regret for sins