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Act III & IV vocab
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Parlous | Full of danger or risk; unsafe. |
| Disfigure | To damage someone’s appearance. |
| Enamored | Deeply in love or filled with admiration. |
| Chide | To scold or criticize someone. |
| Scorn | Open disrespect or strong dislike. |
| Exploit | A bold or daring action, often impressive. |
| Bequeath | To leave something to someone in a will. |
| Prevail | To succeed or overcome. |
| Tedious | Boring, long, or tiresome. |
| Amiable | Friendly and pleasant. |
| Venturous | Willing to take risks; adventurous. |
| Pity | A feeling of sadness or sympathy for someone’s suffering. |
| Bewail | To feel regret over something. |
| Swain | A young man or suitor. |
| Conceive | To form an idea in the mind; to imagine or understand. |
| Discourse | Formal discussion or conversation. |
| Enmity | Deep hatred or hostility. |
| Dotage | Excessive love due to old age. |
| Theme | The central message or main idea that a text communicates. |
| Irrational | Not guided by reason or logic; acting based on emotion and not clear thinking. |