| Term | Definition |
|---|
| dignity | of or related to social standing, especially those of high rank or title |
| mutiny | open rebellion against a constituted authority; a clash |
| star-crossed | ill-fated; doomed |
| choler | anger; irritability |
| partisan | a weapon having a blade with lateral projections mounted on the end of a long shaft, sued mostly during the 16th nd 17th centruies |
| wield | to handle (a weapon or tool) with skill and ease |
| pernicious | tending to cause death or serius injury |
| beseeming | appropriate |
| cankered | rusted; angry; inflamed |
| fray | a scuffle; a brawl |
| augment | to make larger; enlarge in size, number, strenuous, or extent; increase |
| mar | to damage or spoil to a certain extent; render less perfect, attractive, useful, etc; impair or spoil |
| semblance | an outward or token appearance or form that is misleading |
| forswear | to deny or disavow under oath |
| shrift | confession; absolution given by a Catholic priest |
| visage | the face, usually with reference to shape, features, expression, etc,; countenance |
| humour | mood |
| saucy | direspectful; rude |
| nuptial | of or pertaining to marriage or the marriage ceremony |
| solemnity | a solemn observance, ceremonial proceeding, or special formality |
| portentous | of or relating to a portent; ominous,; foreboding |
| reverence | an act showing or displaying respect |
| disparagement | to speak of in a slighting or disrespectful way; belittle; to reduce in esteem or rank |
Combine with other sets
Share on Facebook
Share on MySpace