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Hamlet Vocabulary
Vocab.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Abstinence | the fact or practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something |
| Flagon | a large container in which drink is served, typically with a handle and spout |
| Foil | setting, background which sets something off to advantage [as dull metal sets off a gem], or a rapier or sword |
| Forestall | to prevent, stop, intercept, waylay |
| Give | to grant, allow, bestow, or to provide, supply, furnish |
| Homage | special honor or respect shown publicly. |
| Judicious | having or exercising sound judgment, being wise, prudent, or fair |
| Late | recently, a little while ago / before |
| Maimed | incomplete, deficient, wanting; severely damaged or mutilated |
| Obstinate | stubbornly, inflexibly, or irrationally unyielding in purpose, opinion, or action |
| Palpable | evident, easily noticed, or perceived |
| Parley | talk, discuss, enter into conversation about peace or agreement |
| Portal | a door or gateway |
| Quintessence | purest form, most perfect manifestation |
| Requiem | a song or work done to honor the dead |
| Sultry | an oppressively hot or moist atmosphere or weather. |
| Trifling | frivolity, foolish conduct |
| Surmise | imagine, suppose, conjecture, guess |