| hankering | a strong wish to have or do something |
| infatuated | having strong feelings of love for someone or a strong interest in something that makes you unable to think in a sensible way |
| solemnly | very serious and not happy, for example because something bad has happened or because you are at an important occasion: |
| raucous | sounding unpleasantly loud |
| sumptuous | very impressive and expensive |
| paramour | someone who one has a romantic with, but who one is not married to |
| mundane | ordinary and not interesting or exciting |
| audacious | showing great courage or confidence in a way that is impressive or slightly shocking |
| eloquent | able to express your ideas and opinions well, especially in a way that influences people |
| wane | becoming gradually less strong or less important |
| blatantly | something bad that is very clear and easy to see, but the person responsible for it does not seem embarrassed or ashamed |
No Fear Shakespeare, Midsummer Night’s Dream Act IV and V
August 1, 2019