Antony and Cleopatra — Vocabulary
William Shakespeare
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lamentlament → lamented:expressed grief about She lamented the loss.more Show sample from book let me lament, with tears5 more expressing grief or regret Show general definition to express grief or regret
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endureendure → endured:suffered through I endured insult and injury without complaint.more Show sample from book Mine eyes did sicken at the sight, and could not endure a further view.2 more suffer through Show general definition for endure (as in: endured the pain) to suffer through (or put up with something difficult or unpleasant)
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endure#2continue to exist She is gone, but her teachings endure through the ages.more Show sample from book The business she hath broached in the state Cannot endure my absence.2 more survive (continue to exist in) Show general definition for endure (as in: endure through the ages) to continue to exist
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entreatentreat → entreated:asked She flattered and entreated him until he agreed to help.more Show sample from book Good queen, let us entreat you.6 more ask earnestly Show general definition to ask -- especially while trying hard to overcome resistance
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serpentsnake There was a picture of a serpent eating its tail.more Show sample from book and kindly creatures Turn all to serpents!†6 more serpent → serpents:snakes Show general definition a snake
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cunningclever and deceitful She came up with a cunning scheme to cheat him.more Show sample from book Promise, And in our name, what she requires; add more, From thine invention, offers: women are not In their best fortunes strong; but want will perjure The ne'er-touch'd vestal: try thy cunning, Thyreus; Make thine own edict for thy pains, which we Will answer as a law.†3 more good at achieving goals through cleverness and deception Show general definition for cunning (as in: a cunning thief) being good at achieving goals through cleverness -- and typically through deception as well (tricking others)
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beseechbeseech → beseeches:begs She beseeches her students to think about their future.more Show sample from book I earnestly beseech,-- Touch you the sourest points with sweetest terms,4 more ask strongly Show general definition to ask strongly or beg for something Show editor's word notes Beseech is common in classic literature. Though its usage has doubled in recent decades, it remains a rare word in modern writing. Synonym Comparison (if you're into word choice): Beseech is similar to beg or entreat. Beg implies the request for a personal favor, while entreat implies an attempt to overcome resistance.
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repentto feel regret for having done wrong and to firmly decide to be a better person in the future Prisoners who repent are more likely to be released on parole.more Show sample from book Repent that e'er thy tongue Hath so betray'd thine act: being done unknown, I should have found it afterwards well done; But must condemn it now.†3 more to express or feel regret for having done wrong
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malicemalice → malicious:evil; or made with the intent to make others suffer I am not interested in hearing malicious gossip.more Show sample from book fight maliciously1 more malice → maliciously:with a desire to see others suffer Show general definition the intention or desire to see others suffer
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perishbe destroyed or cease to exist ...government of the people, by the people, for the people shall not perish from the earth.Abraham Lincoln — Gettysburg Addressmore Show sample from book Most meet That first we come to words; and therefore have we Our written purposes before us sent; Which, if thou hast consider'd, let us know If 'twill tie up thy discontented sword, And carry back to Sicily much tall youth That else must perish here.†1 more die, be destroyed, or cease to exist Show general definition to die -- especially in an unnatural way or: to be destroyed or cease to exist Show editor's word notes You may encounter an informal expression, "Perish the thought." It means that the speaker hopes the thought will cease to exist and the thing it represents will never happen.
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perilperil → perils:dangers The mountaineers faced many perils on their ascent to the summit, including treacherous icefalls and avalanches.more Show sample from book This is my treasurer: let him speak, my lord, Upon his peril, that I have reserv'd To myself nothing.†2 more danger Show general definition danger
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scarcityshortage There is a scarcity of work in the region.more Show sample from book Nay, hear them, Antony: Fulvia perchance is angry; or who knows If the scarce-bearded Caesar have not sent His powerful mandate to you: 'Do this or this; Take in that kingdom and enfranchise that; Perform't, or else we damn thee.'†1 more scarcity → scarce:in short supply OR barely or hardly (by a small margin) Show general definition shortage (having an amount that is less than desired)
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ebbebb → ebbed:gradually declined The patient's strength ebbed away.more Show sample from book I should have known no less: It hath been taught us from the primal state That he which is was wish'd until he were; And the ebb'd man, ne'er lov'd till ne'er worth love, Comes dear'd by being lack'd.†1 more ebb → ebb'd:declined -- typically gradually as with the height of the tide Show general definition decline -- typically gradually as with the height of the tide
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heedheed → heedlessness:pay close attention to Heed the advice of those who have been there before.more Show context notes The suffix "-lessness" in heedlessness means in a state without. This is the same pattern you see in words like fearlessness, powerlessness, and harmlessness. Show sample from book Take heed you fall not.†1 more pay close attention to; or do what is suggested Show general definition pay close attention to; or to do what is suggested -- especially with regard to a warning or other advice
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exeuntstage direction: characters exit from stage Exeunt all except Hamlet.more Show sample from book Exeunt with the body.54 more exit (a stage direction) Show general definition stage direction: characters exit from stage
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soothsayerSomeone claiming magical ability to foresee the future The soothsayer predicted I will meet the love of my life this year.more Show sample from book Lord Alexas, sweet Alexas, most anything Alexas, almost most absolute Alexas, where's the soothsayer that you praised so to the queen?†20 more Someone claiming magical ability to see what will happen in the future Show general definition Someone claiming magical ability to see what will happen in the future
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adieugoodbye She whispered a quiet adieu as she turned to leave.more Show sample from book I pr'ythee, turn aside and weep for her; Then bid adieu to me, and say the tears Belong to Egypt: good now, play one scene Of excellent dissembling; and let it look Like perfect honour.†7 more Show general definition a farewell remark (an alternative to goodbye) Show editor's word notes Adieu is typically more formal than bye. It comes from the French, à Dieu which literally means "to God" — as in I entrust you to God's care.
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forbearancetolerance She won the children over with patience and forbearance.more Show sample from book Forbear me.5 more forbearance → forbear:stop (prevent from acting) Show general definition patient tolerance or self-control; or holding back from taking action or enforcing a right Show editor's word notes Today, the word, forbearance, is most commonly seen in the field of law to indicate that a legal right, claim or privilege is not being enforced.
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discreditdamage the reputation of She spoke only of her strengths, but others on her campaign staff worked to discredit her opponent.more Show sample from book O sir, you had then left unseen a wonderful piece of work; which not to have been blest withal would have discredited your travel.†1 more discredit → discredited:damaged the reputation of Show general definition damage the reputation of -- often causing distrust of or disbelief in
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amorousromantic or sexual She rejected his amorous advances.more Show sample from book —Now I feed myself With most delicious poison:—think on me, That am with Phoebus' amorous pinches black, And wrinkled deep in time?†2 more Show general definition romantic or sexual