Much Ado About Nothing

Much Ado About Nothing Glossary

troth

a solemn pledge of fidelity

slander

words falsely spoken that damage one's reputation

rime

ice crystals that form a white deposit

flout

treat with contemptuous disregard

catechize

give religious instructions

verge

the limit beyond which something happens or changes

requite

make repayment for or return something

warrant

formal and explicit approval

belie

be in contradiction with

writ

a legal document issued by a court

dotage

mental infirmity, usually due to old age

sufferance

patient endurance

impediment

something that interferes with action or progress

lechery

unrestrained indulgence in sexual activity

trasngression

violation of the law or moral principle

extenuate

lesson the seriousness or degree (of something)

carping

persistent and unjustified criticism

amble

walk leisurely

valiant

having or showing heroism or courage

hart

a male deer