Shakespeare Literature Flashcards

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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’.

A

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?

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?

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Extraordinary, marvelous.

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8
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What is ‘Enmity’?

A

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’.

A

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.

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17
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What does ‘Beguile’ mean?

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To deceive or mislead.

18
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What is ‘Calamity’?

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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?

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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.
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Define 'Inundate'.
To flood; overflow.
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What does 'Dismal' refer to?
Causing gloom or depression.
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What does 'Pensive' mean?
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.
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What does 'Pestilence' refer to?
Fatal epidemic or plague.
33
Define 'Peruse'.
To read or examine with great care.
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What does 'Vile' mean?
Loathsome, disgusting.
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What is 'Love'?
Strong affection, deep emotional attachment.
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Define 'Hate'.
Strong dislike or hostility.
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What does 'Marriage' mean?
The formal union of two people.
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What does 'Young' refer to?
Not old, in early life.
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What is a 'Secret'?
Something kept hidden.
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What does 'Poison' mean?
A substance that causes death or harm.
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What is a 'Stage'?
The platform where actors perform.
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Define 'Scene'.
A part of a play that happens in one place.