Wanes | to decrease gradually, Antonym: increase slowly, Synonym: decrease slowly |
Vexation | act of being impatient, Antonym: act of being patient Synonym: aggravation |
Abjure | to give up oath, Antonym: to keep oathSynonym: to retract |
avouch | to declare positively, Antonym: denySynonym: claim |
Idolatry | Worship of idols, Antonym: despiseSynonym: adore |
inconstant | not constant Antonym: steadySynonym: Fluctuating |
Edict | Official decree from a sovereign or other authority, Antonym: LawSynonym: Request |
Vile | Evil Synonym: HorridAntonym: pleasing |
Waggish | Fond of playing jokesSynonym: PlayfulAntonym: Stern |
Entreat | to act earnestlyAntonym: demandSynonym: request |
Knavish | UntrustworthyAntonym: honorableSynonym: dishonest |
Beguile | Charm or enchant someone, sometimes in a deceptive way. Antonym: RepulseSynonym: Mislead |
Progeny | offspring, Antonym: breedSynonym: child |
dissension | difference, Antonym: similarSynonym: friction |
dote | To bestow, Antonym: PraiseSynonym: insult |
disdainful | feeling or showing disdain, Antonym: sureSynonym: skeptical |
sentinel | Person or animal that is stationed to keep watch of danger |
languish | to grow weak, Antonym: growSynonym: tedious |
dissembling | to disguise, Antonym: to showSynonym: to camoflauge |
tedious | tiring, Antonym: languishSynonym:tiring |
odious | causing hate, Antonym: likeableSynonym: hatred |
enamored | to inflame with love, Antonym: to hateSynonym: love |
purge | to cleanse or rid, Antonym: to keepSynonym: to rid |
lamenting | Mournful outcry of sorrow or grief, Antonym: mourningSynonym: joyful |
consecrated | make or declare, Antonym: to not make or declareSynonym: hallowed |
sojourned | to live in a place temporarily, Antonym: to live in a place foreverSynonym, to rent |
disparage | say something is less in value then it is, Antonym: overpriceSynonym: underprice |
confederacy | union of countries or states, Antonym: seperationSynonym, Union |
loathed | regard someone with extreme disgust or hate, Antonym: loveSynonym: hate |
defiled | to corrupt or ruin, Antonym: to restoreSynonym: to ruin |
hoard | accumulate, Antonym: throw awaySynonym: to collect |
coronet | small crown, Synonym: crown |
amity | Peaceful, Antonym: chaoticSynonym: quiet |
conjunction | act of joining together, Antonym: seperatingSynonym: connecting |
discord | act of agreement, Antonym:disagreementSynonym: deal |
enmity | hostility, Antonym: agreementSynonym: disagreement |
discourse | communication of thought by taking, Antonym: silenceSynonym: communication |
paramour | lover of a married person, Antonym: lover of spousedSynonym: admirer |
apparel | clothing |
pare | to remove outer layer, Synonym: to peel |
habitiation | place or building to live in, Antonym: no place or building to live in Synonym: home |
transfigured | change in form or appearence, Antonym: the sameSynonym: change |
premeditated | considered or planned before hand, Antonym: spur of the momentSynonym: plan |
throttle | valve regulating the flow of gasoline, vapor, steam,etc., Antonym: freeSynonym: control |
audacious | bold, Antonym: cowardlySynonym: brave |
tarrying | delay leaving, Antonym: earlySynonym: late |
amend | change by omission, addition, or alteration of language, Antonym: stay the sameSynonym: change |
quell | put down, Antonym: stopSynonym: keep going |
mote | speck of dust |
reprehend | blame, Antonym: protectSynonym: criticize |
English Midsummer Night’s dream vocab
July 20, 2019