Vocab List 4 (Hamlet) Flashcards
entreat
(v.) ask someone earnestly or anxiously to do something
usurp
(v.) take (a position of power or importance) illegally or by force
moiety
(n.) each of two parts into which a thing is or can be divided
harbinger
(n.) a person or thing that announces or signals the approach of another
mirth
(n.) amusement, especially as expressed in laughter
dirge
(n.) a lament for the dead, especially one forming part of a funeral rite
filial
(adj.) of or due from a son or daughter
impious
(adj.) not showing respect or reverence, especially for a god
retrograde
(adj.) directed or moving backward
besmirch
(v.) damage the reputation of (someone or something) in the opinion of others
libertine
(n.) a person, especially a man, who behaves without moral principles or a sense of responsibility, especially in his sexual manners
dalliance
(n.) a casual romantic or sexual relationship
behoove
(v.) it is a duty or responsibility for someone to do something; it is incumbent on
enmity
(n.) the state or feeling of being actively opposed or hostile to someone or something
pernicious
(adj.) having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way
rebuke
(v.) express sharp disapproval or criticism of (someone) because of their behavior or actions
carrion
the decaying of flesh of dead animals, including human flesh
firmament
(n.) the heavens of the sky, especially when regarded as a tangible thing
paragon
(n.) a model of excellence or perfection
indict
(v.) formally accuse of or charge with a serious crime
coagulate
(v.) (of a fluid, especially blood) change to a solid or semisolid state
rheum
(n.) a watery fluid that collects in or drips from the nose or eyes
diadem
(n.) a jeweled crown or headband worn as a symbol of sovereignty
gall
(n.) bold and impudent behavior
offal
(n.) the entrails and internal organs of an animal used as food
