Shakespeare Literature Flashcards

1
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What does ‘Augment’ mean?

A

To increase or enhance

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2
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What is the meaning of ‘Boisterous’?

A

Rowdy or rough.

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3
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Define ‘Valiant’.

A

Courageous.

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What does ‘Portentous’ refer to?

A

Dealing with a sign, forewarning, or omen.

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5
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What does ‘Profane’ mean?

A

Showing contempt toward sacred things.

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6
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Define ‘Virtuous’.

A

Having excellent morals; righteous.

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7
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What does ‘Prodigious’ mean?

A

Extraordinary, marvelous.

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8
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What is ‘Enmity’?

A

Absolute hatred.

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9
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What does ‘Feign’ mean?

A

To pretend.

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10
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Define ‘Baleful’.

A

Destructive, deadly.

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11
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What does ‘Wanton’ refer to?

A

Immoral, lewd.

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12
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What does ‘Unwieldy’ mean?

A

Clumsy; difficult to carry because of bulk or weight.

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13
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Define ‘Sallow’.

A

A sickly, yellowish hue.

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14
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What is ‘Peril’?

A

Danger.

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15
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What does ‘Blazon’ mean?

A

To announce or proclaim.

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16
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Define ‘Ascend’.

A

To move upward.

17
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What does ‘Beguile’ mean?

A

To deceive or mislead.

18
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What is a ‘Calamity’?

A

A serious event causing misfortune.

19
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Define ‘Valor’.

A

Courage, bravery.

20
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What does ‘Abhor’ mean?

A

To hate; to shun.

21
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What is ‘Adversity’?

A

A state of hardship or misfortune.

22
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Define ‘Gallant’.

A

Stately, majestic, showy.

23
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What does ‘Doleful’ mean?

A

Sad, melancholy.

24
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What is ‘Solace’?

A

Comfort.

25
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What does ‘Amend’ mean?

A

To improve or make better.

26
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Define ‘Inundate’.

A

To flood; overflow.

27
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What does ‘Dismal’ mean?

A

Causing gloom or depression.

28
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What is ‘Pensive’?

A

Melancholy; thoughtfulness.

29
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Define ‘Loathsome’.

A

Extremely dislikable.

30
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What does ‘Ambiguous’ mean?

A

Doubtful or uncertain.

31
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What is a ‘Scourge’?

A

Way to inflict severe suffering or punishment.

32
Q

Define ‘Pestilence’.

A

Fatal epidemic or plague.

33
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What does ‘Peruse’ mean?

A

To read or examine with great care.

34
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What does ‘Vile’ mean?

A

Loathsome, disgusting.