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Hamlet Act 1 Vocab.
Hamlet Vocab Act 1
Term | Definition |
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Late (adj.) | Living briefly, but now deceased. |
Apparition (n.) | A supernatural appearance of a person or thing, especially a ghost. |
Assail (v.) | To attack vigorously or violently; assault. |
Fortified (adj.) | Protected or strengthened against attack. |
Filial (adj.) | Of, pertaining to, or befitting a son or daughter. |
Obsequious (adj.) | Obedient, dutiful. |
Obstinate (adj.) | Firmly or stubbornly adhering to ones purpose or opinion. |
Impious (adj.) | Not pious or religious; lacking reverence for God, religious practices, etc. |
Unprevailing (adj.) | Futile, useless. |
Retrograde (adj.) | Opposite; contrary. |
Courtier (n.) | A person who is often in attendance at the court of a king or queen. |
Sullied (adj.) | Defiled, stained. |
Frailty (n.) | Moral weakness. |
Dexterity (n.) | Skill in using the hands or body; cleverness. |
Or ere (prep.) | Before. |
Pernicious (adj.) | Causing harm or ruin. |
Adieu (n.) | Goodbye. |
Sinews (n.) | Tendons. |