Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Hamlet > Act I > Flashcards

Act I Flashcards

1
Q

liegeman

A

N. a vassal who owes feudal service or allegiance to a nobleman

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

apparition

A

N. a ghost or ghostlike image of a person

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

assail

A

V. to make a concerted or violent attack on

be assailed
(of an unpleasant feeling or physical sensation) come upon (someone) suddenly and strongly.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

harrow

A

V. cause distress to

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

parle (parley)

A

N. a speech; discussion

V. to speak; discuss

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

smote

A

past of smite

N. a heavy blow or stroke with a weapon or the hand.

V. strike with a firm blow

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Heraldry

A

Heraldry is a broad term, encompassing the design, display, and study of armorial bearings, as well as related disciplines, such as vexillology, together with the study of ceremony, rank, and pedigree.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

moiety

A

N. each of two parts into which a thing is or can be divided.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

vanquisher

A

N. one who defeats thoroughly

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

more

A

N. a tiny piece of a substance

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

harbinger

A

N. a person or thing that announces or signals the approach of another

a forerunner of something

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

hies

A

V. goes quickly

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

auspicious

A

Adj. conducive to success; favorable:

“it was not the most auspicious

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

mirth

A

N. amusement, especially as expressed in laughter

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

dirge

A

N. a lament for the dead, especially one forming part of a funeral rite.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

suspiration

A

N. breath

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

visage

A

N. a person’s face, with reference to the form or proportions of the features

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

obsequious

A

Adj. obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

filial

A

Adj. of or due from a son or daughter

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

jocund

A

Adj. cheerful and lighthearted

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

gall

A

V. make (someone) feel annoyed

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

tenable

A

Adj. able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

thews

A

N. muscle or muscular strength

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
24
Q

besmirch

A

V. damage the reputation of (someone or something) in the opinion of others

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
25
calumnious
Adj. slanderous
26
dalliance
N. a casual romantic or sexual relationship.
27
rede
N. advice or counsel given by one person to another V. to advise
28
precept
N. a general rule intended to regulate behavior or thought
29
tender
V. offer or present (something) formally N. an offer to carry out work, supply goods, or buy land, shares, or another asset at a stated fixed price
30
entreat
V. ask someone earnestly or anxiously to do something
31
bawd
N. a woman in charge of a brothel
32
hebenon
N. a type of poison
33
enmity
N. the state or feeling of being actively opposed or hostile to someone or something
34
tether
N. a skin disease in humans or animals causing itchy or pustular patches, such as eczema or ringworm
35
lazar
N. a poor and diseased person, especially one afflicted by a feared, contagious disease such as leprosy
36
sinew
N. a piece of tough fibrous tissue uniting muscle to bone or bone to bone; a tendon or ligamen
37
baser
N. denoting or befitting a person of low social class
38
pernicious
Adj. having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way
39
arrant
Adj. complete, utter
40
knave
N. a dishonest or unscrupulous man
41
bray
N. the loud, harsh cry of a donkey or mule
42
traduce
V. speak badly of or tell lies about (someone) so as to damage their reputation
43
clepe
V. name, call yclepe/cleped
44
thews
N. muscle or muscular strength
45
besmirch
V. damage the reputation of (someone or something) in the opinion of others
46
calumnious
Adj. slanderous
47
dalliance
N. a casual romantic or sexual relationship.
48
rede
N. advice or counsel given by one person to another V. to advise
49
precept
N. a general rule intended to regulate behavior or thought
50
tender
V. offer or present (something) formally N. an offer to carry out work, supply goods, or buy land, shares, or another asset at a stated fixed price
51
entreat
V. ask someone earnestly or anxiously to do something
52
bawd
N. a woman in charge of a brothel
53
hebenon
N. a type of poison
54
enmity
N. the state or feeling of being actively opposed or hostile to someone or something
55
tether
N. a skin disease in humans or animals causing itchy or pustular patches, such as eczema or ringworm
56
lazar
N. a poor and diseased person, especially one afflicted by a feared, contagious disease such as leprosy
57
sinew
N. a piece of tough fibrous tissue uniting muscle to bone or bone to bone; a tendon or ligamen
58
baser
N. denoting or befitting a person of low social class
59
pernicious
Adj. having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way
60
arrant
Adj. complete, utter
61
knave
N. a dishonest or unscrupulous man
62
bray
N. the loud, harsh cry of a donkey or mule
63
traduce
V. speak badly of or tell lies about (someone) so as to damage their reputation
64
clepe
V. name, call yclepe/cleped
65
thews
N. muscle or muscular strength
66
besmirch
V. damage the reputation of (someone or something) in the opinion of others
67
calumnious
Adj. slanderous
68
dalliance
N. a casual romantic or sexual relationship.
69
rede
N. advice or counsel given by one person to another V. to advise
70
precept
N. a general rule intended to regulate behavior or thought
71
tender
V. offer or present (something) formally N. an offer to carry out work, supply goods, or buy land, shares, or another asset at a stated fixed price
72
entreat
V. ask someone earnestly or anxiously to do something
73
bawd
N. a woman in charge of a brothel
74
hebenon
N. a type of poison
75
enmity
N. the state or feeling of being actively opposed or hostile to someone or something
76
tether
N. a skin disease in humans or animals causing itchy or pustular patches, such as eczema or ringworm
77
lazar
N. a poor and diseased person, especially one afflicted by a feared, contagious disease such as leprosy
78
sinew
N. a piece of tough fibrous tissue uniting muscle to bone or bone to bone; a tendon or ligamen
79
baser
N. denoting or befitting a person of low social class
80
pernicious
Adj. having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way
81
arrant
Adj. complete, utter
82
knave
N. a dishonest or unscrupulous man
83
bray
N. the loud, harsh cry of a donkey or mule
84
traduce
V. speak badly of or tell lies about (someone) so as to damage their reputation
85
clepe
V. name, call yclepe/cleped
86
thews
N. muscle or muscular strength
87
besmirch
V. damage the reputation of (someone or something) in the opinion of others
88
calumnious
Adj. slanderous
89
dalliance
N. a casual romantic or sexual relationship.
90
rede
N. advice or counsel given by one person to another V. to advise
91
precept
N. a general rule intended to regulate behavior or thought
92
tender
V. offer or present (something) formally N. an offer to carry out work, supply goods, or buy land, shares, or another asset at a stated fixed price
93
entreat
V. ask someone earnestly or anxiously to do something
94
bawd
N. a woman in charge of a brothel
95
hebenon
N. a type of poison
96
enmity
N. the state or feeling of being actively opposed or hostile to someone or something
97
tether
N. a skin disease in humans or animals causing itchy or pustular patches, such as eczema or ringworm
98
lazar
N. a poor and diseased person, especially one afflicted by a feared, contagious disease such as leprosy
99
sinew
N. a piece of tough fibrous tissue uniting muscle to bone or bone to bone; a tendon or ligamen
100
baser
N. denoting or befitting a person of low social class
101
pernicious
Adj. having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way
102
arrant
Adj. complete, utter
103
knave
N. a dishonest or unscrupulous man
104
bray
N. the loud, harsh cry of a donkey or mule
105
traduce
V. speak badly of or tell lies about (someone) so as to damage their reputation
106
clepe
V. name, call yclepe/cleped

Hamlet (4 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2025 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions