Comedy of Errors

Comedy of Errors Glossary

procure

obtain something with care or effort

infringe

actively break the terms of

penitent

feeling or showing sorrow or regret for wrongdoing

knave

a dishonest man

accord

give or grant someone (power, status, wealth)

homely

unattractive in appearance

abet

encourage or assist someone in wrongdoing

usurp

take a position of power illegally or by force

churl

an impolite and mean-spirited person

fain

pleased or willing

armada

a fleet or warships

abhor

regard with disgust and hatred

dalliance

a casual romantic or sexual relationship

peevish

easily irritated, especially by unimportant things

revile

criticize in an insulting manner

loathsome

causing hatred or disgust

demean

cause severe loss in dignity or respect

rebuke

express sharp disapproval or crticism

assunder

apart, divided

conduit

a channel for conveying water or other fluid