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Voc - Twelfth Night
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Abate | to decrease in amount |
| Surfeit | to overfeed or overindulge |
| Purge | to get rid of |
| Recompense | compensation, giving something back in return for something done. |
| Epistle | a letter or a note |
| Fervor | great emotion or strong feelings |
| Peevish | cranky, ill tempered |
| Exult | to be extremely happy, to rejoice |
| Contemplative | thoughtful, reflective |
| Abjure | to reject, to give up |
| Quaff | to drink haavily |
| Injunction | an order, command, ban or restriction |
| Wanton | hard to control, reckless |
| Prodigal | wasteful or extravagant |
| Allay | to calm or relieve |
| Dote | to give someone too much attention or fondness |
| Usurp | to overtake or overthrow, without right |
| Mellifluous | smooth flowing or sweet sounding |
| Feign | to pretend or fake something |
| Concur | to agree, to come together |
| Martial | military, warlike, hostile |
| Impetuous | impulsive, not thinking, hasty |