shrewShrew is used to describe an ill-tempered or scolding woman in The Taming of the Shrew.
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An ill-tempered or scolding woman."Her harsh words proved her to be a shrew."
tameTame is used to describe the act of making someone or something less powerful and easier to control.
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Make less powerful and easier to control."He managed to tame the wild horse."
dowryIn the play, dowry is referred to as property or money brought by a bride to her husband when they marry.
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Property or money brought by a bride to her husband when they marry."Her dowry included a large piece of land."
courtshipCourtship is a social behavior leading up to mating, seen in The Taming of the Shrew.
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A period during which a couple develop a romantic relationship before getting married."The couple had a short courtship before they decided to get married."
patriarchyPatriarchy is a social system in which men hold primary power, presented in The Taming of the Shrew.
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A social system in which men hold primary power."The society was dominated by patriarchy for centuries."