act 4 and 5 vocab

expostulate

express strong disapproval or disagreement

importunity noun

persistence, especially to the point of annoyance

pernicious

having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way

obsequious adjective

obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree

Reproach verb

express one's disapproval of or disappointment with

ubiquitous

present, appearing, or found everywhere

lecherous

Predatory

Ensconce

to settle comfortably and firmly in position; to put or hide in a safe place

Ephemeral

lasting a very short time

Irascible

easily angered, irritable

Incontinent

lacking self-restraint, especially in terms of behavior or emotions

Epithet

A descriptive name or phrase used to characterize someone or something

Paragon

a model of excellence or perfection

Languid

(adj.) drooping; without energy, sluggish, sickly

Avarice

(n.) a greedy desire, particularly for wealth

Fulsome

so excessive to the point of being offensive

Contumely

harsh language or treatment to show insult

Truculent

eager or quick to argue or fight; aggressively defiant

Sordid

Involving moral distaste or dishonesty. Filthy or squalid

quixotic

overly idealistic; impractical