Shakespeare Literature Flashcards
What does ‘Augment’ mean?
To increase or enhance
What is the meaning of ‘Boisterous’?
Rowdy or rough.
Define ‘Valiant’.
Courageous.
What does ‘Portentous’ refer to?
Dealing with a sign, forewarning, or omen.
What does ‘Profane’ mean?
Showing contempt toward sacred things.
Define ‘Virtuous’.
Having excellent morals; righteous.
What does ‘Prodigious’ mean?
Extraordinary, marvelous.
What is ‘Enmity’?
Absolute hatred.
What does ‘Feign’ mean?
To pretend.
Define ‘Baleful’.
Destructive, deadly.
What does ‘Wanton’ refer to?
Immoral, lewd.
What does ‘Unwieldy’ mean?
Clumsy; difficult to carry because of bulk or weight.
Define ‘Sallow’.
A sickly, yellowish hue.
What is ‘Peril’?
Danger.
What does ‘Blazon’ mean?
To announce or proclaim.
Define ‘Ascend’.
To move upward.
What does ‘Beguile’ mean?
To deceive or mislead.
What is a ‘Calamity’?
A serious event causing misfortune.
Define ‘Valor’.
Courage, bravery.
What does ‘Abhor’ mean?
To hate; to shun.
What is ‘Adversity’?
A state of hardship or misfortune.
Define ‘Gallant’.
Stately, majestic, showy.
What does ‘Doleful’ mean?
Sad, melancholy.
What is ‘Solace’?
Comfort.
What does ‘Amend’ mean?
To improve or make better.
Define ‘Inundate’.
To flood; overflow.
What does ‘Dismal’ mean?
Causing gloom or depression.
What is ‘Pensive’?
Melancholy; thoughtfulness.
Define ‘Loathsome’.
Extremely dislikable.
What does ‘Ambiguous’ mean?
Doubtful or uncertain.
What is a ‘Scourge’?
Way to inflict severe suffering or punishment.
Define ‘Pestilence’.
Fatal epidemic or plague.
What does ‘Peruse’ mean?
To read or examine with great care.
What does ‘Vile’ mean?
Loathsome, disgusting.
