Shakespeare Literature Flashcards

(34 cards)

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What does ‘Augment’ mean?

A

To increase or enhance

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What is the meaning of ‘Boisterous’?

A

Rowdy or rough.

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Define ‘Valiant’.

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Courageous.

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What does ‘Portentous’ refer to?

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Dealing with a sign, forewarning, or omen.

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What does ‘Profane’ mean?

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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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What does ‘Prodigious’ mean?

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Extraordinary, marvelous.

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8
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What is ‘Enmity’?

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Absolute hatred.

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What does ‘Feign’ mean?

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To pretend.

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10
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Define ‘Baleful’.

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Destructive, deadly.

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What does ‘Wanton’ refer to?

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Immoral, lewd.

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What does ‘Unwieldy’ mean?

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Clumsy; difficult to carry because of bulk or weight.

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13
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Define ‘Sallow’.

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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?

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To announce or proclaim.

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16
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Define ‘Ascend’.

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To move upward.

17
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What does ‘Beguile’ mean?

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To deceive or mislead.

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What is a ‘Calamity’?

A

A serious event causing misfortune.

19
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Define ‘Valor’.

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Courage, bravery.

20
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What does ‘Abhor’ mean?

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To hate; to shun.

21
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What is ‘Adversity’?

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A state of hardship or misfortune.

22
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Define ‘Gallant’.

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Stately, majestic, showy.

23
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What does ‘Doleful’ mean?

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Sad, melancholy.

24
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What is ‘Solace’?

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What does 'Amend' mean?
To improve or make better.
26
Define 'Inundate'.
To flood; overflow.
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What does 'Dismal' mean?
Causing gloom or depression.
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What is 'Pensive'?
Melancholy; thoughtfulness.
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Define 'Loathsome'.
Extremely dislikable.
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What does 'Ambiguous' mean?
Doubtful or uncertain.
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What is a 'Scourge'?
Way to inflict severe suffering or punishment.
32
Define 'Pestilence'.
Fatal epidemic or plague.
33
What does 'Peruse' mean?
To read or examine with great care.
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What does 'Vile' mean?
Loathsome, disgusting.