Twelfth Night I Vocabulary

folly

lack of good sense; foolishness.

feigned

simulated or pretended; insincere.

revels

enjoy oneself in a lively and noisy way, especially with drinking and dancing.

rogue

a dishonest or unprincipled person.

abjure

solemnly renounce (a belief, cause, or claim).

surfeit

an excessive amount of something.Too much of something.

malady

a disease or ailment.

mirth

amusement, especially as expressed in laughter. It often reflects joy or happiness.

churlish

rude, surly, or ungracious. It describes a person's demeanor that is ill-mannered and lacking civility.

bounteous

generously given or giving; bountiful.

clamorous

making a loud and confused noise. It often describes a group of people shouting or demanding something vocally.

prithee

please (used to convey a polite request).It is often used in a formal or poetic context to ask for something respectfully.

recompense

make amends to (someone) for loss or harm suffered; compensate. This can include providing payment or a favor in return for services or kindness.

disdain

The feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect; contempt.It is often associated with a sense of superiority or condescension towards others.

usurp

take (a position of power or importance) illegally or by force. This often involves seizing control from a rightful holder, undermining their authority or rights.

epistles

a poem or other literary work in the form of a letter or series of letters.

shrew

a small insectivorous mammal resembling a mouse, with a long pointed snout and tiny eyes.

sanctity

The state or quality of being holy, sacred, or saintly.

galliard

a lively dance in triple time for two people, including complicated turns and steps.

jest

 a thing said or done for amusement; a joke.