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A Midsummer Nights
Vocabulary for acts 1 and 2 of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream"
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| filched | snatched, or stole |
| abjure | give up, abstain from |
| persuasion | a strongly held opinion, or a conviction |
| revenue | wealth, income |
| visage | face or appearance |
| base | bottom, lowest part |
| perjured | testified falsely under oath |
| lamentable | worthy of grief, mourning, or regret |
| extempore | spoken, carried out, or composed with little or no preparation. (improvisation) |
| discretion | the ability or power to decide responsibly |
| amorous | strongly attracted, disposed to love |
| dulcet | pleasing to the ear, melodious |
| spurn | show contempt for |
| clamorous | noisy |
| flout | kick at, or tread on disdainfully |