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The Taming of the Shrew
Act I
19
English
11th Grade
02/17/2011

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Rogue
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a dishonest or worthless person; scoundrel
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brach
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a female hound
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esteem
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to set a high value on; regard highly and prize accordingly
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wanton
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lewd; bawdy
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dulcet
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pleasing to the ear
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warrant
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to assure (a person) of the truth of what is said
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diligence
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persevering application; assiduity
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homage
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something that shows respect or attests to the worth or influence of another; tribute
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abate
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to reduce in degree or intensity; moderate
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raiment
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clothing, garments
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abject
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sunk to or existing in low state or condition
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beck
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summons or signal with a wave or a nod
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waning
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decliningl diminishing
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malady
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a disease or disorder of the body
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melancholy
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an abnormal state attributed to an excess of black bile and characterize by irascibility and depression
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satiety
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the quality or state of being fed or gratified to or beyond capacity; fullness
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importune
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to press or urge with troublesome persistence
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affable
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friendly; likable; gracious
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beguile
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hoodwink; deceive
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