Merchant of Venice Content-related Vocabulary

worship Word Sort Directions: Sort the words below into THREE categories. affection allegiance rancor abhorrence infatuation aversion antipathy fidelity animosity ardor idolatry devotion dislike enmity hatred

dislike verb (used with object) 1. to regard with displeasure, antipathy, or aversion: I dislike working. I dislike oysters. noun 2. a feeling of aversion; antipathy: a strong dislike for Bach.

hatred noun the feeling of one who hates; intense dislike or extreme aversion or hostility.

devotion noun 1. profound dedication; consecration. 2. earnest attachment to a cause, person, etc.

idolatry Noun 1. the religious worship of idols. 2. excessive or blind adoration, reverence, devotion, etc.

ardor noun 1. great warmth of feeling; fervor; passion: She spoke persuasively and with ardor. 2. intense devotion, eagerness, or enthusiasm; zeal: his well-known ardor for Chinese art. 3. burning heat.

abhorrence noun 1. a feeling of extreme repugnance or aversion; utter loathing; abomination. 2. something or someone extremely repugnant or loathsome.

infatuation noun 1. the state of being infatuated. 2. the act of infatuating. 3. foolish or all-absorbing passion or an instance of this: a mere infatuation that will not last.

affection noun 1. fond attachment, devotion, or love: the affection of a parent for an only child.

aversion noun 1. a strong feeling of dislike, opposition, repugnance, or antipathy (usually followed by to ): a strong aversion to snakes and spiders. 2. a cause or object of dislike; person or thing that causes antipathy: His pet aversion is guests who are always late.

rancor noun bitter, rankling resentment or ill will; hatred; malice.

enmity Noun a feeling or condition of hostility; hatred; ill will; animosity; antagonism.

animosity Noun a feeling of strong dislike, ill will, or enmity that tends to display itself in action: a deep- seated animosity between two sisters; animosity against one's neighbor.

antipathy Noun 1. a natural, basic, or habitual repugnance; aversion. 2. an instinctive contrariety or opposition in feeling. 3. an object of natural aversion or habitual dislike.

worship noun 1. reverent honor and homage paid to god or a sacred personage, or to any object regarded as sacred.god 3. adoring reverence or regard: excessive worship of business success. 4. the object of adoring reverence or regard.

allegiance noun 1. the loyalty of a citizen to his or her government or of a subject to his or her sovereign. 2. loyalty or devotion to some person, group, cause, or the like.

fidelity Noun 1. strict observance of promises, duties, etc.: a servant's fidelity. 2. loyalty: fidelity to one's country. 3. conjugal (marital) faithfulness.