Act One Vocab Flashcards
0
Q
Argosies
A
Large merchant ships esp. With rich cargo
S: fleet
N
1
Q
Ducat
A
Silver or gold coins
S: money
N
2
Q
Edifice
A
Large structure
s: building
N
3
Q
Mirth
A
Joy esp. With laughter
S: joy
A: sadness
N
4
Q
Requite
A
To give or do in return
S- repay
A- unrequite
V
5
Q
Aside
A
Stage term where actor is not alone on stage and they reveal thoughts to audience (funny)
N
6
Q
Imputation
A
Statement intended to she’d doubt on someone
S: allegation
N
7
Q
Surety
A
Security against loss or damage
S- assurance
N
8
Q
Doublet
A
Close fitting outer garment
N
9
Q
Prodigal
A
Wastefully or recklessly extravagant
S- extravagant
A - careful
Adj
10
Q
Anti-semitism
A
Discrimination towards jews
S discrimination
A acceptance
N
11
Q
Usury
A
Job involving leading money with exorbitant interest
N
12
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Soliloquy
A
1 speech made by an actor 2 alone on stage 3 reveling his thoughts 4 to the audience S-monologue N
