Vocabulary Study List from Much Ado About Nothing, Act 1

A comprehensive vocabulary study list featuring key terms from Act 1 of Much Ado About Nothing with definitions.

Bastard

A person born of parents not married to each other; an illegitimate child.

Suitor

A man who is courting a woman, usually with the intention of marriage.

Wit

Mental sharpness, inventiveness, or the ability to say or write things that are clever and amusing.

Disdain

The feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one’s consideration or respect; contempt.

Examine

To inspect or investigate thoroughly.

Haughty

Arrogantly superior and disdainful.

Tarry

To delay or be slow in starting or arriving.

Virtue

Behavior showing high moral standards; a particular moral excellence.

Grief

Intense sorrow or sadness, especially caused by loss.

Idle

Not active or engaged in any work; lazy.

Conceited

Excessively proud of oneself; vain.

Merry

Cheerful, happy, or lively in spirit.

Vex

To annoy, frustrate, or worry someone.

Proclaim

To announce or declare something publicly.

Bounty

Generosity or abundance, especially when given freely.

Dote

To be excessively fond of someone or something.

Regard

To consider or think about someone or something in a particular way.

Eminent

Famous or well-known, especially for a positive reason.

Conscience

An inner feeling or voice that guides one’s actions based on moral or ethical standards.

Rogues

Dishonest or unprincipled people.

Folly

Lack of good sense; foolishness or foolish behavior.

Chide

To scold or rebuke someone, especially in a mild manner.

Subdue

To overpower, restrain, or bring under control.

Quarrel

An argument or disagreement, often involving conflict or hostility.