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taming of the shrew vocabulary 2

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copulet Npair of successive lines of verse, especially a pair that rhyme
rhetoric Nthe undue use of exaggeration or display, bombast
allusion Na passing or casual reference; an incidental mention of something, either directly or by implication
dramatic irony Nirony that is inherent in speeches or a situation in drama, understood by the audience by not grasped by teh characters in the play
foreshadowing Vto show or indicate beforehand; prefigure
rail Vto utter bitter complaint or vehement denuciation
vie Vto strive in competition or rivalry with another, contend
peremptory Aleaving no opportunity for denial or refusal; imperative
bonny Apleasing to the eye; handsome,pretty
chaste Avirtuous
extempore Aon the spur of teh moment; without preparation
accoutrements Npersonal clothing; accessories, etc.
clamorous Avigorous in demands or complaints
entreat Vto beseech; implore; beg
pedant Na person who makes an excessive or inappropriate display of learning
pithy Abrief; forceful and meaningful in expession; full of vigor; substance or meaning
preposterous Aabsurd; utterly foolish
prerogative Nan exclusive right, privilege, etc, exercised by virtue of rank, office or the like
vantage Na position, condition, or place affording some advantage
vex Vto irritate, annoy, provoke


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