Taming of the Shrew

Raiment

Clothing or garments, often used to signify wealth or status in the context of the play.

Insolence

rideness; boldness; impudence

Virtuous

exhibiting goodness or strength of character; righteous

Tutor

a private instructor

Rascal

a dishonest person; scoundrel

Mute

silent; unable to speak

Consolation

comfort; solace

Waspish

easily irritated; annoying

Cuff

to strike with an open hand

Sullen

ill-humored; sulky; gum

Wench

a woman of loose morals; a servant girl

Gait

a particular way of walking

Institute

to begin; to establish; to originate

Renowned

famous; well-known

Satiety

condition of being full or satified

Importune

to make repeated requests; to beg; to implore

Sobriety

seriousness

Naught

nothing

Discreetly

In a hidden way; not showy; quietly

Gale

a string wind; storm

Amiss

out of order; wrong

Broach

to begin to talk about; to announce

Encounter

a chance meeting

Suitor

a man who courts a woman for love

Woo

to seek someone’s affection for the purpose of marriage

Amorous

associated with romantic love; passionate; loving

Irksome

annoying; bothersome; irritating

Presume

to take for granted; to assume to be true in the absence of proof to the contrary

Modesty

proper behavior; reservel; humility

Profess

to declare; to affirm openly