AP Literature & Composition King Lear Act 2 Vocabulary Definitions

Definitions, Synonyms, Antonyms

Malice

The intention or desire to do evil

Manifold

Many and varied; having many features or forms

Riotous

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

Penury

Extreme poverty

Brazen

Bold and without shame

Disclaim

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

Renege

Go back on a promise, undertaking, or contract

Antipathy

A deep-seated feeling of dislike

Saucy

Impudent; flippant

Verity

A true principle or belief

Depraved

Morally corrupt; wicked

Scornful

Feeling or expressing contempt or derision

Fickle

Changing frequently, especially as regards

Indiscretion

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

Abjure

To reject a belief

Chide

To scold, quarrel, speak loudly, brawl

Auspacious

Conductive to success; favorable

Entreat

To ask someone earnestly and honestly

Subdued

Overcome, quieten, or bring under control

Peruse

go figure joey didn’t fucking do his simple assignment

Indisposed

Being usually temporarily in poor physical health, slightly ill

Heady

Having a strong or exhilarating effect

Amity

A state of friendship and cordiality

Superfluous

Unnecessary, especially through being more than enough

Willful

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