Much Ado About Everything: Vocabulary based on the Shakespearean play Much Ado About Nothing Vocabulary will be tested about every eleven days. Tests are matching in form with a few fill in the blank to show knowledge of context.

Caught ‘Ya Notes 1-10: Vocabulary Review (Students should read definition slide and look at picture clue to answer. Check answer with next slide. Students can use this resource as one way to study for the test at home. They may also print these out and make flash cards to study also.)

trickery, deception

chicanery

full of

fraught

subdued, enslaved

subjugated

lacking moral sensibility

amoral

One who commits an offense against the law

malefactor

young man of fashion

gallant

strong and brave

stalwart

Youth, lad

stripling

agreeable, soothing

dulcet

showing moral standards

virtuous

pleasing to look at

comely

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full of quickness and cleverness in handling words and ideas

witty

sharp, incisive words

caustic

important

momentous

start, begin

commence

a rascal; a knave

varlet

very attractive, charming

fetching

to put an end to; destroy

quench

unconcerned or indifferent

nonchalant

excessive in one’s attention, affection, or fondness

doting

properly fitted out

well-appointed

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asked

queried

sociably; friendly

amiably

clever remarks

quips

biting critical remarks

barbs

animosity; hostility

rancor

Usage Sentence Practice The youth, or ___________, from Florence tried to win the affections of Hero.

stripling

Her _______ attitude showed she followed morals and standards of society.

virtuous