Acts I and II Flashcards by Mary Maharaj | Brainscape

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pernicious

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exceedingly harmful
having a harmful effect

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augment

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enlarge or increase

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portentous

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of momentous or ominous significance

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purge

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rid of impurities

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vex

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disturb, especially by minor irritations

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assail

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attack someone physically or emotionally

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posterity

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all future generations

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constant

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steadfast in purpose or devotion or affection

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forswear

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formally reject or disavow

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disparagement

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a communication that belittles somebody or something

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prodigious

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great in size, force, extent, or degree

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grievance

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a complaint about a wrong that causes resentment

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importune

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beg persistently and urgently

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discourse

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carry on a conversation

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entreat

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ask for or request earnestly

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enmity

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a state of deep seated ill-will

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impute

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attribute or credit to

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rancor

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a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will

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feign

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give a false appearance of