The Two Gentlemen Of Verona Vocabulary Quiz

When a character says “wherefore,” what does it actually mean?

What does the word “jest” signify in the play’s dialogue?

What does “hath” translate to in modern English?

What does “nay” translate to in modern English?

What is meant by “guise” in the phrase “under the guise of friendship”?

What does “betwixt” mean in the play’s dialogue?

What does “ere” mean in lines such as “ere day break”?

What is the meaning of “dote” when used of lovers?

When a character says “marry,” what is it used as?

What does “fain” mean when Julia says she would “fain have spoken”?

What is the meaning of “gentle” in the title’s context?

What does “hither” mean when a servant calls someone “hither”?

What does “knave” refer to when used by servants in jest?

When a character uses “villain,” what does it most likely mean?

What does “mirth” mean when used about celebrations?

What does “henceforth” mean?

When someone says “prithee,” what does it mean?

What does “beseech” mean when addressing someone of higher status?

What does “sooth” mean when used as “in sooth”?

In Shakespeare’s usage, what does “inconstancy” most closely mean?

What does “thy” mean in Shakespearean English?

What is the meaning of “forswear”?

What is meant by “commend” in the line “commend thy grievance to her”?

What is meant by “woo” in the context of love?

When Proteus says “hie thee hence,” what does “hie” mean?

What does “churl” refer to when used insultingly?

What does “methinks” convey in dialogue?

When a character says “anon,” what does it mean?

What is meant by “mien” when describing a character’s presence?

What is the meaning of “perchance”?