JOHN YU - ENGLISH TWELTH NIGHT VOCAB

feigned

pretended; sham; counterfeit

revels

to take great pleasure or delight 

rogue

no longer obedient, belonging, or accepted and hence not controllable or answerable; renegade; dangerous and unpredictable

abjure

to renounce or reject a belief, cause, or claim formally

surfeit

an excessive amount of something, often leading to discomfort or dissatisfaction.

malady

a disease or disorder of the body or mind

mirth

a state of happiness or joy, often expressed through laughter and amusement.

churlish

rude in a mean-spirited way; ill-mannered.

bounteous

generous; plentiful or abundant in giving.

clamorous

characterized by loud noise or outcry; often expressing strong emotions.

prithee

a polite way to request or ask something; often used in old literature.

recompense

to make amends or compensation for loss or harm; to reward or repay someone for their services.

disdain

a feeling of contempt or lack of respect for someone or something deemed unworthy.

usurp

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

epistles

letters, often formal or didactic, written to instruct or inform.

shrew

a term used to describe a stern or aggressive woman, often associated with negative stereotypes.

sanctity

the state of being holy or sacred, often associated with the dignity of life.

galliard

a lively dance in triple time, popular during the Renaissance, often performed in pairs.

jest

a joke or witty remark, often made to provoke laughter or amusement.

folly

a lack of good sense or foolishness, often leading to imprudent actions or decisions.