AP Literature & Composition King Lear Act 2 Vocabulary Definitions

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Malice

The intention or desire to do evil

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Manifold

Many and varied; having many features or forms

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3

Riotous

Marked by or involving public disorder; characterized by wild and uncontrolled behavior

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4

Penury

Extreme poverty

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5

Brazen

Bold and without shame

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6

Disclaim

To deny, renounce, or reject any claim, connection, or responsibility

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Renege

Go back on a promise, undertaking, or contract

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Antipathy

A deep-seated feeling of dislike

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9

Saucy

Impudent; flippant

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10

Verity

A true principle or belief

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11

Depraved

Morally corrupt; wicked

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12

Scornful

Feeling or expressing contempt or derision

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13

Fickle

Changing frequently, especially as regards

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14

Indiscretion

Behavior or speech that is indiscreet or displays a lack of good judgement

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15

Abjure

To reject a belief

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16

Chide

To scold, quarrel, speak loudly, brawl

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17

Auspacious

Conductive to success; favorable

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18

Entreat

To ask someone earnestly and honestly

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19

Subdued

Overcome, quieten, or bring under control

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20

Peruse

go figure joey didn’t fucking do his simple assignment

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21

Indisposed

Being usually temporarily in poor physical health, slightly ill

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22

Heady

Having a strong or exhilarating effect

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23

Amity

A state of friendship and cordiality

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24

Superfluous

Unnecessary, especially through being more than enough

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Willful

Having or showing a stubborn and determined intention to do as one wants, regardless of the consequences or effects

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