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Hamlet Vocab

Terms in this set (60)

Heathen (n)
a person who does not belong to a widely held religion (especially one who is not a Christian, Jew, or Muslim) as regarded by those who do
Palpable (adj)
(of a feeling or atmosphere) so intense as to seem almost tangible; plain to see or comprehend
Augury (n)
a sign of what will happen in the future; an omen
Imputation (n) / to impute (v)
the attributing of actions to a source; represent (something, especially something undesirable) as being done, caused, or possessed by someone; attribute
Insinuation (n) / to insinuate (v)
an unpleasant hint or suggestion of something bad; suggest or hint (something bad or reprehensible) in an indirect and unpleasant way
Churlish (adj)
rude in a mean-spirited and surly way
Abhorrence (n) / to abhor (v)
a feeling of repulsion; disgusted loathing; regard with disgust and hatred
Scourge (n)
a whip used as an instrument of punishment; a person or thing that causes great trouble or suffering
Bestial (adj)
of or like an animal or animals; savagely cruel and depraved
Craven (adj)
contemptibly lacking in courage; cowardly
Scruple (n)
a feeling of doubt or hesitation with regard to the morality or propriety of a course of action
Conjecture (n)
an opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information
Exhortation (n) / to exhort (v)
an address or communication emphatically urging someone to do something; strongly encourage or urge (someone) to do something
Impetuous (adj)
acting or done quickly and without thought or care; moving forcefully or rapidly
Superfluous (adj)
unnecessary, especially through being more than enough
Repast (n)
a meal
To incense (v) / incensed (adj)
very angry; enraged; perfume with incense or a similar fragrance
Gallant (adj)
(of a person) brave; heroic; (of a man) giving special attention and respect to women; chivalrous
Turbulent (adj)
characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion; not controlled or calm
Affront (n, v)
an action or remark that causes outrage or offense; offend the modesty or values of
Pious (adj)
devoutly religious
To spurn (v)
reject with disdain or contempt
Orison (n)
a prayer
Knave (n)
a dishonest or unscrupulous man
Calumny (n)
the making of false and defamatory statements in order to damage someone's reputation; slander
Temperance (n)
abstinence from alcoholic drink
Clemency (n)
mercy; lenience
Provincial (adj)
of or concerning a province of a country or empire; of or concerning the regions outside the capital city of a country, especially when regarded as unsophisticated or narrow-minded
Unctuous (adj)
(of a person) excessively or ingratiatingly flattering; oily
To purport (v)
appear or claim to be or do something, especially falsely; profess
To entreat (v)
ask someone earnestly or anxiously to do something
To beseech (v)
ask (someone) urgently and fervently to do something; implore; entreat
To rebuke (v)
express sharp disapproval or criticism of (someone) because of their behavior or actions
To expostulate (v) / expostulation (n)
express strong disapproval or disagreement; earnest and kindly protest
Mirth (n)
amusement, especially as expressed in laughter
Paragon (n)
a person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a particular quality
To indict (v) / indictment (n)
formally accuse of or charge with a serious crime; a formal charge or accusation of a serious crime
Visage (n)
a person's face, with reference to the form or proportions of the features
To usurp (v)
take (a position of power or importance) illegally or by force; encroach or infringe upon (someone's rights)
Moiety (n)
each of two parts into which a thing is or can be divided
Portentous (adj) / portent (n)
a sign or warning that something, especially something momentous or calamitous, is likely to happen; done in a pompously or overly solemn manner so as to impress
Harbinger (n)
a person or thing that announces or signals the approach of another
Hallowed (adj)
honor as holy
Auspicious (adj)
conducive to success; favorable; giving or being a sign of future success
Filial (adj)
of or due from a son or daughter
Obsequious (adj)
obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree
Jocund (adj)
cheerful and lighthearted
Discourse (n)
written or spoken communication or debate
Tenable (adj)
able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection; (of an office, position, scholarship, etc.) able to be held or used
Prodigal (adj)
spending money or resources freely and recklessly; wastefully extravagant
Libertine (n)
a person, especially a man, who behaves without moral principles or a sense of responsibility, especially in sexual matters; a person who rejects accepted opinions in matters of religion; a freethinker
Unfledged (adj)
(of a person) inexperienced; youthful
Censure (n)
the expression of formal disapproval
To beguile (v)
charm or enchant (someone), sometimes in a deceptive way
To traduce (v)
speak badly of or tell lies about (someone) so as to damage their reputation
To adulterate (v)
render (something) poorer in quality by adding another substance, typically an inferior one
Pernicious (adj)
having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way
Antic (n)
grotesque or bizarre
Sere (adj)
(especially of vegetation) dry or withered
Termagant (n)
a harsh-tempered or overbearing woman; an imaginary deity of violent and turbulent character, often appearing in morality plays
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