Vocab #1 Flashcards
1
Q
Verbal Irony
A
A statement that can mean multiple things
2
Q
Dramatic Irony
A
A dramatic turn of events that is not expected by the characters but is by the audience
3
Q
Situational Irony
A
Something that is not expected by both the characters and the audience
4
Q
Abhor
A
To feel hatred or disgust towards
5
Q
Espouse
A
To choose and follow an idea, theory, policy, etc…
6
Q
Goad
A
To urge on
7
Q
Toil
A
To work hard
8
Q
Beget
A
To have children
9
Q
Sluggard
A
An idle slothful person
10
Q
Hale
A
Exhibiting or resorted to vigorous good health
11
Q
Libation
A
The act of pouring a liquid offering as a religious ceremony
12
Q
Litany
A
A prayer led by clergy with responses from the congregation
13
Q
Behoove
A
To be appropriate or necessary
14
Q
Bane
A
Something causing misery or death
15
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Slay
A
To kill intentionally
