Unit 2: Novel Study: Richard III, Act 3

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  1. peevish
    easily irritated or annoyed
  2. obstinate
    refusing to change one's mind or ways; difficult to convince
  3. repose
    relax or recline in a comfortable resting position
  4. iniquity
    an unjust act
  5. mitigate
    make less severe or harsh
  6. ingenious
    showing inventiveness and skill
  7. tractable
    easily managed
  8. rue
    feel sorry for; be contrite about
  9. reel
    revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis
  10. slander
    words falsely spoken that damage the reputation of another
  11. consent
    permission to do something
  12. disdain
    look down on with contempt
  13. counterfeit
    make a copy of with the intent to deceive
  14. timorous
    shy and fearful by nature
  15. indictment
    a formal document charging a person with some offense
  16. infamy
    evil fame or public reputation
  17. ignoble
    dishonorable in character or purpose
Created on Mon Dec 14 17:27:08 EST 2020 (updated Thu Dec 17 16:47:11 EST 2020)

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