The Merchant Of Venice Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word “ducat” mean in the play?

In Shakespeare’s time, “forfeit” most nearly meant what?

What does “charter” mean in Venetian law?

What does “mirth” mean when Gratiano speaks of revelry?

The word “semblance” in the play refers to what?

The word “miser” refers to which type of person?

What does “venture” refer to when Antonio speaks of his ships?

What does “tribute” mean in Venetian law?

What is meant by the term “lottery” in relation to Portia’s marriage?

In Elizabethan English, what does “usury” refer to?

What does “bond” mean in The Merchant of Venice?

What does “confound” mean in Shylock’s threats?

The word “lodged” in “my lodged hate” conveys what meaning?

What does “villainy” mean in Shylock’s speech?

What does “argosy” refer to in Antonio’s speeches?

What is the meaning of “gratify” as used in the play?

What does “strife” mean when describing Venice’s conflicts?

What is the meaning of “tedious” when used by Portia?

What does “prodigal” mean in reference to Bassanio?

The word “demeanor” most nearly means what?

What does “casket” mean in the context of Portia’s test?

What does “jest” mean in Launcelot’s dialogue?

What does “oath” refer to in Shylock’s demand for justice?

The term “gentle” in the play often carries what secondary meaning?

What does “haste” signify when characters speak of urgent travel?

What does “obdurate” describe in the Duke’s reference to Shylock?

What does “courtesy” signify in Elizabethan context?

What does “woo” mean in the context of Bassanio’s actions?

The word “exacting” as applied to Shylock means what?

What does “flesh” symbolize in Shylock’s bond?