Shakespeare - Vocab

Abjure

to swear off or abstain from, especially with an oath or with solemnity

Amity

friendship, goodwill

Anoint

to apply, often of an oil or juice

Base

being of low value, also of short height

Beseech

to beg

Changeling

an infant secretly switched with another at birth, or here, a fairy child

Concord

peace, harmony

Condole

to express sympathy

Dissembling

distorting of the truth

Dulcet

sweet, pleasing to senses

Edict

A proclamation, decree

Entice

to attract, to lure

Fawn

to show affection, often in a way that may demean the fawner

Livery

the distinctive clothing of a certain profession, a uniform

Nuptial

having to do with a wedding

Odorous

having a notable odor or smell, often a good one

perforce

by physical force (not often used today, but often in Shakespeare)

Progeny

children, or outcome

Revels

a wild celebration

Tempest

a violent storm