Hamlet- List 1
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Created by:
abaker80 on November 15, 2010
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english, Mrs. Mc's English 30-1
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20 terms
Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 wanton | senseless, malicious, reckless |
| sullies (To Sully) | taints, stains, brings to a base state |
| vouchsafe (To Vouchsafe) | grant in a condescending manner |
| quintessence | the purest essence or form of something; the most typical example |
| obsequious | Overly submissive and eager to please- fawning |
| sepulchre | a tomb, grave, or burial place |
| antic | a playful or funny act; clown like |
| ponderous | very heavy, unwieldy from weight- both literal and metaphorical |
| contumely | rude language or treatment arising from haughtiness and contempt |
| ere | before |
| purport (To Purport) | propose or intend |
| fordo (To Fordo) | ruin; kill; destroy |
| harrow (To Harrow) | to distress, create stress or torment |
| post haste | with speed, hastily |
| jocund | merry; cheerful; lighthearted |
| gall | annoy; exasperate; chafe; N: skin sore caused by rubbing (as on the skin of a horse); exasperation |
| gratis | free; without charge |
| aught | anything |
| sate (To Sate) | to satisfy (any appetite or desire) fully |
| posset | sweet spiced hot milk curdled with ale or beer |
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