Hamlet Flashcards
1
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Brazen(adj)
A
Shamelessly disrespectful
2
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Auspicious(adj)
A
Favorable; promising success
3
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Obsequious(adj)
A
Overly attentive
4
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Peevish(adj)
A
Showing a stubborn annoyance.
5
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Obstinate(adj)
A
Stubborn
6
Q
Precept (noun)
A
A rule guiding conduct.
7
Q
Ponderous(adj)
A
Heavy and awkward due to size.
8
Q
Enmity(noun)
A
Hatred
9
Q
Quaint(adj)
A
Charmingly old fashioned.
10
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Vouchsafe(verb)
A
To allow or permit (if you do your homework, I will vouchsafe you an extra piece of cake)
11
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Paragon(noun’9
A
A model of perfection (Mr Dubuque is the paragon of 19th century French chefs)