Merchant of Venice

Merchant of Venice Glossary

ague

an illness involving fever and shivering

edifice

a building, usually a large one

squander

waste

spurn

reject with disdain or contempt

hovel

a small, squalid, and unpleasant dwelling

reproach

address someone with disapproval

cozen

trick or deceive

glean

extract information from

venture

a risky or daring undertaking

eloquent

fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing

braggart

a person who boasts about achievements or possessions

discourse

written or spoken communication or debate

adversary

one's opponent in a conflict or contest

impediment

a hindrance or obstruction

mitigate

make less severe

acquit

free someone of criminal charges

feign

pretend to be affected by

bellow

emit a deep and loud roar

cuckhold

the husband of an adulterous wife

paltry

small or meager amount

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