Lear Act 1 Vocab

Question 1

amorous

Answer 1

adjective; inclined or disposed to love; especially sexual love

Question 2

sojourn

Answer 2

noun; a temporary stay

Question 3

divest

Answer 3

verb; to deprive someone of power, rights, possessions, or a certain quality

Question 4

perpetual

Answer 4

adjective; continuing forever or for a very long time without stopping

Question 5

felicity

Answer 5

noun; the state of extreme happiness

Question 6

ponderous

Answer 6

adjective of great weight, or important

Question 7

opulent

Answer 7

adjective; possessing or exhibiting great wealth

Question 8

begot

Answer 8

verb; past tense of beget- procreate or create offspring

Question 9

clamor

Answer 9

noun or verb; loud and confused noise or sound

Question 10

miscreant

Answer 10

noun; person who behaves badly or in a way that breaks the law

Question 11

infirmities

Answer 11

physical or mental weakness.

Question 12

balm

Answer 12

a fragrant ointment or preparation used to heal or soothe the skin

Question 13

glib

Answer 13

(of words or the person speaking them) fluent and voluble but insincere and shallow.

Question 14

unchaste

Answer 14

relating to or engaging in sexual activity, especially of an illicit or extramarital nature

Question 15

aloof

Answer 15

not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant.

Question 16

profess

Answer 16

claim openly but often falsely that one has (a quality or feeling).