Hamlet Act 1 Vocab Flashcards
1
Q
Entreated v
A
to beg; to ask
2
Q
Assail v
A
to attack
3
Q
Fortified v
A
shielded; secured; protected
4
Q
Illume v
A
to brighten; to lighten
5
Q
Usurp v
A
to seize; to confiscate
6
Q
Avouch v
A
to certify; to confirm; to guarantee
7
Q
Esteemed v
A
to honor; to respect; to prize; to treasure
8
Q
Ratified v
A
approved; confirmed; legalized
9
Q
Mettle n
A
endurance; bravery
10
Q
Resolutes n
A
brave; fearless; relentless people
11
Q
Portentous adj
A
foreboding; threatening; sinister
12
Q
Privy adj
A
made participant in a secret
13
Q
Discretion n
A
permission to make decisions with own judgement
14
Q
Auspicious adj
A
delightful; joyous; happy; lucky; favorable
15
Q
Dirge n
A
funeral song; death march
