ACT I - Scene III — Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from ACT I - Scene III

primy (adjective)

In its prime; youthful and flourishing.

suppliance (noun)

Something that fills up time; a pastime or diversion.

crescent (adjective)

Growing or increasing, as in the waxing of the moon.

thews (noun)

Muscles or muscular strength; physical power.

cautel (noun)

Deceit or craftiness; a cunning trick.

besmirch (verb)

To damage or tarnish the reputation of; to sully.

circumscribed (adjective)

Restricted or limited within certain boundaries.

credent (adjective)

Trusting or credulous; ready to believe.

calumnious (adjective)

Making false and defamatory statements; slanderous.

prodigal (adjective)

Spending money or resources freely and recklessly; lavishly generous.

libertine (noun)

A person who freely indulges in sensual pleasures without moral restraint.

rede (noun)

Counsel or advice; guidance.

husbandry (noun)

The careful management of money or resources; thrift.

tenders (noun)

Offers or expressions of something, especially of affection or money.

entreatments (noun)

Negotiations or conferences; opportunities for conversation.

implorators (noun)

Those who implore or earnestly beg; solicitors.

censure (noun)

The expression of formal disapproval; also, opinion or judgment.

gaudy (adjective)

Showy and tasteless; extravagantly bright or ornate.