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twelfth night flash
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| surfiet | induldge to satiety |
| abatement | the act of abating |
| fancy | not plain; decorative or ornamented |
| pestilence | any epidemic disease with a high death rate |
| brine | a strong solution of salt and water used for picking |
| sovereign | a nations ruler or head of the state |
| provident | providing carefully for the future |
| prattle | speak rapidly and incessantly |
| virtuous | morally excellent |
| virtue | the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong |
| eunuch | a man who has been castrated and is incapable of reproduction |
| prodigal | wrecklessly wasteful |
| quarreler | a disputant who quarrels |
| accost | speak to someone |
| constellation | a configuration of stars as seen from the earth |
| strife | bitter conflict; heated often violent dissension |
| transgress | act in disregard in laws, rules, contracts, and promises |
| amends | something done or paid in expiation of a wrong |
| syllogism | deductive reasoningin which a conclusion is derived from two premises |
| dexterously | with dexterity; in a dextorous manner |
| catechize | give religious instructions to |
| infirmity | the state of being weak in the body or health |
| folly | the trait of acting stupidly or rashly |
| lethargy | inactivity; showing an unusual lack of energy |
| reprove | take to task |
| feigned | not genuine |
| mollification | the act of appeasing someone or causing someone to be more favorably inclined |
| homage | respectful deference |
| profanation | blasphemous behavior; the act of depriving something of its sacred character |
| recompense | make payment to; compensate |