merchant of venice Flashcards
1
Q
carcass
A
dead body of a person or an animal
2
Q
prolixity
A
tedious, wordiness, excessive talking
3
Q
carrion
A
dead decaying body parts or flesh
4
Q
prodigal
A
one who spends money wastefully and recklessly
5
Q
forfeit
A
to surrender, to give up the chance to win
6
Q
hinder
A
to interfere with
7
Q
scorn
A
to look down upon, like it’s unworthy
8
Q
villainy
A
evil or wicked behavior
9
Q
tarry
A
to wait
10
Q
forbear
A
to refrain from action
11
Q
amity
A
friendship or peaceful relationships
12
Q
dulcet
A
sweet & pleasing
13
Q
visage
A
facial expressions / face
14
Q
taint
A
something that is damaged, stained, ruined in some way
15
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obscure
A
to make it difficult to see something
