Measure for Measure

Measure for Measure Glossary

mettle

someone's ability to cope with difficult situations

vehement

passionate

grievous

very severe or serious

teeming

be full or swarming with

gnarled

rough and twisted, especially with age

choleric

bad-tempered or irritable

ignominy

public shame or disgrace

pernicious

having a harmful effect

servile

showing an excessive willingness to serve others

valiant

possessing or showing courage or determination

beget

give rise to, bring about

forswear

agree to give up or do without something

mirth

amusement

beguile

charm or enchant someone in a deceptive way

verity

truth

loath

reluctant, unwiling

covert

not openly acknowledged or displayed

hallowed

made holy, consecrated

suborn

bribe someone to commit an unlawful act

extol

praise enthusiastically

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