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The Merchant of Venice Word Scramble

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The word scramble game is a fun and interactive way to test your knowledge of key vocabulary terms related to ‘The Merchant of Venice’.

  • Unscramble key vocabulary terms
  • No time limit, but limited number of moves
  • Use spells to get extra moves
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usurer
a person who lends money at high interest rates
bond
a written agreement in which a person promises to pay a certain amount of money if they fail to fulfill a specified obligation
casket
a small decorative box used for holding valuable items
forfeit
to lose or be deprived of something as a penalty for wrongdoing or neglect
pound of flesh
a phrase referring to the insistence on the strict enforcement of a contract or agreement, even if it causes harm or suffering
dowry
property or money brought by a bride to her husband on their marriage
jew
a member of the people and cultural community whose traditional religion is Judaism
pious
devoutly religious or morally righteous
pound
the basic unit of currency in various countries, including the UK and some other Commonwealth countries
ducats
a former European gold coin
merry
cheerful and lively in mood or disposition
mercy
compassion or forgiveness shown toward someone whom it is within one's power to punish or harm
justice
the quality of being fair and reasonable
prejudice
preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience
villain
a character whose evil actions or motives are important to the plot
revenge
the action of inflicting hurt or harm on someone in retaliation for an injury or wrong suffered
eloquent
fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing
cunning
intelligent and crafty in a way that is intended to deceive or outwit others
egotistical
excessively self-centered or self-important
cruelty
behavior that causes physical or mental harm to others
rivalry
competition for the same objective or for superiority in the same field.

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