Shakespeare Vocab Flashcards
1
Q
Harbinger
A
Something or someone that signals that something is approaching.
2
Q
Prate
A
To talk foolishly or tediously about something.
3
Q
Potent
A
Adj. Having great power, influence, or effect
4
Q
Avouch
A
Verb: to affirm or assert that something is something
5
Q
Cleave-contronym-1
A
verb: split or sever something
6
Q
Cleave -2
A
Stick to very strongly
7
Q
Requite
A
return a favor to someone (avenge)
8
Q
Mirth
A
noun; amusement expressed in laughter
9
Q
Countenance
A
a person’s face or facial expression
10
Q
Treacherous
A
adj. involving betrayal or deception
11
Q
Fret
A
be constantly or visibly worried
12
Q
Frail
A
weak and delicate
13
Q
Equivocation
A
using unclear language to keep a secret
14
Q
Rabble
A
socially inferior people-the public
15
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Rue
A
bitterly regret something
