Act 1 Vocab Flashcards


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pernicious

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Highly Destrcutive

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transgression

Breaking the Law

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grievance

A complaint against something unfair

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solemnity

something that is very serious

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posterity

future generations

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valiant

possessing or showing courage or determination.

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importune

harass (someone) persistently for or to do something.

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esteem

respect and admiration, typically for a person.

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partism

a strong supporter of a party, cause, or person.

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chaste

abstaining from extramarital, or from all, sexual intercourse.

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profane

relating or devoted to that which is not sacred or biblical; secular rather than religious.

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forswear

agree to give up or do without (something).

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languish

(of a person or other living thing) lose or lack vitality; grow weak or feeble.

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augment

make (something) greater by adding to it; increase.

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fray

(of a fabric, rope, or cord) unravel or become worn at the edge, typically through constant rubbing.

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portentous

of, relating to, or constituting a portent

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heretics

a person believing in or practicing religious heresy.

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tyrannous

using power or authority in a cruel and unfair way:

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gall

bold and impudent behavior.

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nuptials

a marriage ceremony; wedding.