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Hamlet Act IV Vocab
Term | Definition | sentences | synonyms |
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Importunate | making persistent or urgent requests | The man made IMPORTUNATE requests to the man. | persistent,dogged |
Conjecture | a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence | The judge made a CONJECTURE wich cost the woman her child. | guess,fancy |
Artless | characterized by an inability to mask your feelings | some people are extremely ARTLESS. | natural, simple |
Superfluous | more than is needed, desired, or required | while making dinner i accidently added a SUPERFLUOUS amount of flour to the dish. | excess, extra |
Impetuous | characterized by undue haste and lack of thought | When children speak they are often IMPETUOUS. | hastey, rash |
Cuckold | a man whose wife committed adultery | The man was shocked to find out that he was a CUCKOLD. | sissy, baby |
Ostentation | pretentious or showy or vulgar display | OSTENTATION is not flatering at all. | showy, obstructive |
Remiss | failing in what duty requires | I hate to REMISS. | carless, irresponsible |
Mountebank | a flamboyant deceiver | I wouldnt like to be a MOUNTEBANK. | swindler, fraud |
Discord | lack of agreement or harmony | The man caused great DISCORD with his words | strife, hostility |