English II - Shakespeare vocab 1

Valiant

possessing or showing courage or determination.

Pestilence

a fatal epidemic disease, especially bubonic plague.

Abide

accept or act in accordance with (a rule, decision, or recommendation).

Disdain

the feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect; contempt.

Turncoat

a person who deserts one party or causes to join an opposing one.

Float

openly disregard (a rule, law, or convention).

Canker

a localized dead (necrotic) area on branches, trunks, or roots.

Subdued

(of a person or their manner) quiet and rather reflective or depressed.

Throng

a large, densely packed crowd of people or animals.

Shrewd

having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute.

Solicit

ask for or try to obtain (something) from someone.

Dissuade

persuade (someone) not to take a particular course of action.

Perturb

make (someone) anxious or unsettled.

Covertly

introducing a statement or idea which reverses one that has just been made or referred to.

Semblance

the outward appearance or apparent form of something, especially when the reality is different.

Blithe

showing a casual and cheerful indifference considered to be callous or improper.

Requited

make appropriate return for (a favor, service, or wrongdoing).

Coy

(especially with reference to a woman) making a pretense of shyness or modesty that is intended to be alluring.

Bestow

confer or present (an honor, right, or gift).

Disparage

regard or represent as being of little worth.