The Two Gentlemen of Verona — Vocabulary
William Shakespeare
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Exemplary sample	Uses	ACT/SAT
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banishbanish → banished:forced to leave He was banished from his own country.more Show sample from book But were you banish'd for so small a fault?13 more banish → banish'd:expelled (forced to leave) from a country or community Show context notes This is more commonly spelled banished. Show general definition to expel or get rid of in various senses, including: to force someone to leave a country as punishment to push an idea from the mind
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perceivesee (become aware of) I could perceive the ship coming over the horizon.more Show sample from book I perceive you delight not in music.9 more see Show general definition for perceive (as in: though blind, can perceive light) to become aware of -- especially by using the senses (to see, hear, smell, feel, or taste)
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scornscorn → scorned:rejected Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned.more Show sample from book But she did scorn a present that I sent her.4 more reject Show general definition disrespect or reject as not good enough
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lamentlament → lamented:expressed grief about She lamented the loss.more Show sample from book Cease to lament for that thou canst not help,3 more express grief or regret Show general definition to express grief or regret
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bestowgive (as an honor) They gave her the highest honor they can bestow.more Show sample from book Thank me for this more than for all the favours Which, all too much, I have bestow'd on thee.†4 more bestow → bestow'd:to give -- typically to present as an honor or give as a gift Show general definition to give -- typically to present as an honor or give as a gift
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conferconfer → conferred:met to talk something over The doctors conferred and then recommended a plan of action.more Show sample from book We have some secrets to confer about.4 more talk Show general definition for confer (as in: confer with her coach) have a conference in order to talk something over
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disdainlack of respect She tries to be polite, but she cannot hide her disdain for authority.more Show sample from book As in revenge of thy ingratitude, I throw thy name against the bruising stones, Trampling contemptuously on thy disdain.1 more a lack of respect Show general definition to disrespect or reject as unworthy
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divinewonderful Her pies are divine.more Show sample from book such divine perfection3 more wonderful (or 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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cunningclever and deceitful She came up with a cunning scheme to cheat him.more Show sample from book But, good my lord, do it so cunningly That my discovery be not aimed at; For love of you, not hate unto my friend, Hath made me publisher of this pretence.†2 more cunning → cunningly:in a manner that is clever and typically that includes tricking others 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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grievancegrievance → grievances:complaints The First Amendment also says Congress will make no law depriving the right of people to peaceably "assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances."more Show sample from book Think on thy Proteus, when thou haply seest Some rare noteworthy object in thy travel: Wish me partaker in thy happiness When thou dost meet good hap; and in thy danger, If ever danger do environ thee, Commend thy grievance to my holy prayers, For I will be thy headsman, Valentine.†2 more complaint Show general definition the cause of a complaint (real or imagined); or the complaint in formally written form
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chidechide → chides:corrects or criticizes She constantly chides me for my grammar.more Show sample from book I am so far from granting thy request That I despise thee for thy wrongful suit, And by and by intend to chide myself Even for this time I spend in talking to thee.3 more to tell someone they have done wrong Show general definition to tell someone they have done wrong -- sometimes in a gentle way to encourage better behavior
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entreatentreat → entreated:asked She flattered and entreated him until he agreed to help.more Show sample from book This is the hour that Madam Silvia entreated me to call and know her mind:3 more Show general definition to ask -- especially while trying hard to overcome resistance
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penancean act seeking forgiveness In some traditions, saying a prayer or performing a good deed can serve as penance for a sin.more Show sample from book My penance is, to call Lucetta back And ask remission for my folly past.†3 more an act that shows sorrow for wrongdoing Show general definition an act that shows sorrow for wrongdoing -- such as expressing regret, asking for forgiveness, or trying to make up for the harm done
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scarcityshortage There is a scarcity of work in the region.more Show sample from book I fear me he will scarce be pleas'd withal.†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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writwritten Find delight there writ with beauty's pen.Shakespeare — Romeo and Julietmore Show sample from book Why, she hath not writ to me?15 more Show general definition for writ (as in: writ in her own hand) archaic way of saying written or wrote
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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 To wrong my friend, I shall be much forsworn8 more forswear → forsworn:renounced 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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commendpraise I commend you for a good job.more Show sample from book Flatter and praise, commend, extol their graces;7 more publicly express a favorable opinion Show general definition for commend (as in: I commend her work) praise or recommend
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forbearancetolerance She won the children over with patience and forbearance.more Show sample from book Love, lend me patience to forbear awhile.5 more forbearance → forbear:refrain (hold back) 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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perjurythe criminal offense of telling lies in court after formally promising to tell the truth They did not charge her with theft. They charged her for perjury during her testimony to the grand jury.more Show sample from book provokes me to this threefold perjury:3 more lie (or make false statement under oath) Show general definition the criminal offense of telling lies after formally promising to tell the truth -- such as when testifying in a court trial
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adieugoodbye She whispered a quiet adieu as she turned to leave.more Show sample from book Sweet Valentine, adieu!†2 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.