Act 3-4 Vocab
vestry
room in a church where mettings are held
wrath
marked by a desire for vengeance
contentious
causing disagreement and disputes between ppl with differing views.
qualm
doubt, bad feeling
apparition
unexpected sight
contemplation
long and attentive consideration or observation of something distressed.
afflicted
distressed
slovenly
not concerned about hygine
transfixed
made immobiel from shock
befouled
dirty or impure
denounce
to express harsh criticism
allegory
a story, poem, or picture that has a hidden meaning, usually a moral, political, or philosophical message.
providence
wisdom, care, and guidance providded by God.
quavering
trembling
beguile
to charm/deceive/cheat
floundering
hesitating in confusion
adamant
very determined and not influenced by appeals to reconsider
penitence
regret for sins
reprieve
postponement for punishment