As You Like It

As You Like It Glossary

bequeath

leave to a person or other beneficiary through a will

mar

disfigure

sunder

split apart

prodigal

wastefully extravagant

pomp

ceremony and splendid display

succor

assistance and support in times of hardship

venerable

accorded a great deal of respect

effigy

a sculpture or model of a person

cuckold

a man whose wife is sexually unfaithful

amble

walk or move at a slow and relaxed pace

covetous

showing great desire to possess something owned by somebody else

glean

extract information

censure

express severe disapproval

orator

a public speaker

tenor

a high singing voice

befall

(of something bad) happen to someone

nuptial

relating to marriage or weddings

idle

avoiding work, lazy

rite

a religious or solemn ceremony

simper

smile in a coy or ingratiating manner

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