The Comedy of Errors — Vocabulary
William Shakespeare
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abbeya building where monks or nuns live The monks at the abbey followed a strict schedule of prayer, work, and study.more Show sample from book —Go, some of you, knock at the abbey-gate, And bid the lady abbess come to me: I will determine this before I stir.†8 more a building where monks or nuns live or lived… Show general definition a building where monks or nuns live or lived; or a church associated with such a building
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scornscorn → scorned:rejected Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned.more Show sample from book Did not her kitchen-maid rail, taunt, and scorn me?4 more disrespect or reject Show general definition disrespect or reject as not good enough
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centaura mythical being that is half man and half horse Firenze is the name of a centaur character in the Harry Potter stories.more Show sample from book Go bear it to the Centaur, where we host, And stay there, Dromio, till I come to thee.†6 more Show general definition a mythical being that is half man and half horse
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scarcityshortage There is a scarcity of work in the region.more Show sample from book Beshrew his hand, I scarce could understand it.†2 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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bestowgive (as an honor) They gave her the highest honor they can bestow.more Show sample from book Because it is a blessing that he bestows on beasts:3 more bestow → bestows:gives as a gift Show general definition to give -- typically to present as an honor or give as a gift
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dotingdemonstrating love and uncritical affection She has doting parents.more Show sample from book Peace, doting wizard, peace; I am not mad.†3 more Show general definition demonstrating love and uncritical affection Show editor's word notes Doting may also imply that the doter tends to hover around the person they love to help attend to any needs.
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hinderhinder → hindered:delayed or made difficult Her efforts to turn the department around were further hindered by budgetary cuts.more Show sample from book Why, sir, I brought you word an hour since that the bark Expedition put forth to-night; and then were you hindered by the sergeant, to tarry for the hoy, Delay: here are the angels that you sent for to deliver you.†3 more hinder → hindered:slowed down or caused problems for Show general definition for hinder (as in: hindered by) slow down or cause problems for
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melancholyvery sad She's been in a melancholy mood since her dog died.more Show sample from book when I am dull with care and melancholy2 more sad (perhaps depressed) Show general definition a sad feeling or manner -- sometimes thoughtfully sad
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reveredeeply respect and admire Many fans revere Michael Jordan as one of the greatest basketball players of all time.more Show sample from book A very reverent body; ay, such a one as a man may not speak of without he say sir-reverence.†1 more revere → reverent:feeling or showing respect and admiration Show general definition regard with feelings of deep respect and admiration -- sometimes with a mixture of wonder and awe or fear
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divinewonderful Her pies are divine.more Show sample from book Man, more divine, the masters of all these,2 more god-like Show general definition for divine (as in: to forgive is divine) wonderful; or god-like or coming from God
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mishapminor accident We tripped while roller skating, but we survived to laugh at the mishap.more Show sample from book —Thus have you heard me sever'd from my bliss; That by misfortunes was my life prolong'd, To tell sad stories of my own mishaps.†1 more mishap → mishaps:unfortunate accidents Show general definition an unfortunate accident -- usually minor
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deceivemislead The plan was to deceive the Germans into believing the main attack would take place further north.more Show sample from book They say this town is full of cozenage; As, nimble jugglers that deceive the eye, Dark-working sorcerers that change the mind, Soul-killing witches that deform the body, Disguised cheaters, prating mountebanks, And many such-like liberties of sin: If it prove so, I will be gone the sooner.†1 more lie or mislead Show general definition to lie to or mislead someone -- occasionally to lie to oneself by denying reality
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conjuresummon into action or bring into existence She fears his black magic will conjure up evil spirits.more Show sample from book Either get thee from the door, or sit down at the hatch: Dost thou conjure for wenches, that thou call'st for such store, When one is one too many?†2 more Show general definition summon into action or bring into existence -- often as if by magic
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acquaintcause to know better You should acquaint yourself with the new computer program.more Show sample from book As if I were their well-acquainted friend;2 more acquaint → acquainted:known well Show general definition to cause to know; or to cause to be familiar with
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forswearforswear → forsworn:renounced or disavowed The group has forsworn terrorism in favor of negotiating an end to the conflict.more Show sample from book Who heard me to deny it or forswear it?5 more renounce Show general definition for forswear (as in: forswear my country of birth) to decide to stop doing something; or to renounce or disavow something
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spurnspurn → spurned:rejected She spurned his advances.more Show sample from book Am I so round with you, as you with me, That like a football you do spurn me thus?†3 more reject as not good enough Show general definition reject as not good enough
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dissemblebe deceptive about After the primaries, she will dissemble her past statements to appear more moderate in her beliefs.more Show sample from book Dissembling villain, thou speak'st false in both.1 more dissemble → dissembling:hiding or disguising the truth Show general definition hide or disguise the truth without outright lying
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peevisheasily annoyed The peevish child refused to eat his vegetables and threw a tantrum at the dinner table.more Show sample from book Why, thou peevish sheep, What ship of Epidamnum stays for me?†1 more annoyed or easily annoyed -- especially by unimportant things Show general definition annoyed or easily annoyed -- especially by unimportant things
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ireanger Her unjust accusation sparked his ire, and he responded with a sharp retort.more Show sample from book My liege, I am advised what I say; Neither disturb'd with the effect of wine, Nor, heady-rash, provok'd with raging ire, Albeit my wrongs might make one wiser mad.†1 more Show general definition anger
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disparagedisparage → disparaging:criticizing or making seem less important She has a reputation for disparaging the efforts of her co-workers.more Show sample from book to our honour's great disparagement disparage → disparagement:the act of criticizing or making seem less important Show general definition to criticize or make seem less important -- especially in a disrespectful or contemptuous manner