Keity Yu: Twelfth Night Vocabulary

Feigned

to pretend or simulate something; to act as if something is true when it is not.

revels

lively and noisy festivities or celebrations, often involving dancing and drinking.

rogue

a dishonest or unprincipled man; someone who behaves mischievously or deceitfully.

abjure

to formally renounce or reject a belief, cause, or claim, often under pressure.

surfeit

an excessive amount of something, often leading to overindulgence.

malady

a disease or disorder, especially a chronic one.

mirth

a feeling of joy, amusement, or laughter.

churlish

rude, surly, or ill-natured behavior.

bounteous

generous, plentiful, or abundant in quantity.

clamorous

characterized by loud and confused noise; expressing demands or complaints in a noisy way.

prithee

please; an expression of politeness or request.

recompense

to make amends or repay for loss or damage; compensation for a service or benefit.

disdain

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

usurp

to take a position of power or importance illegally or by force.

epistles

letters or messages, often formal or didactic in nature.

shrew

a bad-tempered or aggressively assertive woman, often depicted in literature.

sanctity

the state of being holy, sacred, or saintly; often refers to the dignity and inviolability of life.

galliard

a lively dance popular in the Renaissance, characterized by quick steps and often performed in triple meter.

jest

a joke or witty remark; often used in a playful or humorous context.

folly

a lack of good sense or foresight; an act or instance of foolishness.