The Clouds Glossary

by Aristophanes

The Clouds Glossary

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Written by Julia Wolf

allotment

appointment

beseech

implore, beg

celestial

heavenly

conspicuous

noticeable

contrivance

invention

diligent

industrious

festivity

merriment, fun

fondle

caress

forsooth

undoubtedly, beyond all question

frugal

thrifty, economical

gnat

a small and (as often used) irritating insect

hearken

(archaic) listen very carefully

heretofore

before, formerly, previously, in the past

knave

scoundrel, cheater

nurture

breeding, upbringing, training

palpable

tangible

peevish

quarrelsome

perish

die

reliance

trust, confidence

usury

moneylending

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