much ado vocabulary Flashcards
having or displaying a friendly and pleasant
manner
amiable
showing, feeling, or relating to sexual desire
amorous
appropriate or suitable in the circumstances,
quick to learn
apt
to ask (someone) urgently and fervently to
do something; implore; entreat.
beseech
to confer or present an honor, right, or gift
bestow
to express severe disapproval of someone or
something, typically in a formal statement
censure
a hindrance or obstruction in doing
something
impediment
to interfere in or busy oneself with something
that is not one’s concern
meddle
amusement, especially as expressed in
laughter
mirth
to cause (someone) to feel embarrassed,
ashamed, or humiliated
mortify
to make appropriate return for a favor,
service, or wrongdoing
requite
a religious or other solemn ceremony or act
rite
the action or crime of making a false spoken
statement damaging to a person’s reputation
slander
to infringe or go beyond the bounds of (a
moral principle or other established standard
of behavior)
transgress