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    Waiting for Godot is a play in two acts by Samuel Beckett. The play centers around two characters, Vladimir and Estragon, who pass time waiting beside a tree for someone named Godot to arrive. In the first act, the tramps discuss philosophical issues and their daily routines while waiting, entertaining themselves by debating and telling stories. Two other characters, Pozzo and his servant Lucky, pass through during their wait.

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    Waiting for Godot is a play in two acts by Samuel Beckett. The play centers around two characters, Vladimir and Estragon, who pass time waiting beside a tree for someone named Godot to arrive. In the first act, the tramps discuss philosophical issues and their daily routines while waiting, entertaining themselves by debating and telling stories. Two other characters, Pozzo and his servant Lucky, pass through during their wait.

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    Waiting for Godot is a play in two acts by Samuel Beckett. The play centers around two characters, Vladimir and Estragon, who pass time waiting beside a tree for someone named Godot to arrive. In the first act, the tramps discuss philosophical issues and their daily routines while waiting, entertaining themselves by debating and telling stories. Two other characters, Pozzo and his servant Lucky, pass through during their wait.

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    Waiting for Godot

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    Waiting for Godot


    Act I
    VOCABULARY

    pubisthe forward portion of the hip bone


    privationlack of the basic necessities of life
    insidiousintended to entrap
    wheedlingpersuading by flattery
    voluptuouslysuggesting unrestrained pleasure
    pugilistone who fights with his fists
    mandrakesplants believed to have magical powers
    prerogativesexclusive rights held by a person
    vacuouslystupidly
    proffersoffers
    peremptorycommanding
    magnanimousgenerous in forgiving
    voraciouslygreedy in eating
    effeminatefeminine
    cretinone who is mentally and physically challenged
    goitera swelling of the neck
    impertinentinattentive
    affectationa false display
    vehementlyin a forceful manner
    ostentatiouslythe act of making a showy display
    grampusa whale
    mollifyto placate or calm
    knooka knucklehead
    dudeena short stemmed clay pipe
    Kapp and Petersona brand of pipe
    effulgencebrilliant radiance
    tray bongslang for French phrase tres bien meaning very good
    indignantlyangrily
    aesthetean admirer of beauty
    consternationsurprise; panic
    foba small pocket in the front of a vest, used especially to hold a watch

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