Hamlet - I & II Flashcards
(30 cards)
a ghostly appearance, a spector or phantom
apparition
to set upon vigorously with arguments or entreaties
assail
warlike
martial
an indication or omen of something about to happen
portent
one who goes before and makes known the approach of another
harbinger
favorable, fortunate
auspicious
behavior pertaining to or benefitting a son or daughter
filial
lacking reverence for God
impious
cheerful, merry
jocund
readiness and grace in physical activity
dexterity
the look or expression of the face
countenance
disposed to believe
credent
muscle, tendon
sinew
evil or wicked
pernicious
an unprincipled or dishonest fellow
knave
open to various interpretations; having a double meaning
ambiguous
to survey or examine in detail
perusal
earnest request or petition
entreaty
the act of enlisting troops for service; also, the body of troops raised
levies
to reason earnestly with a person against something he intends to do or has done
expostulate
rules and regulations
prescripts
wall hanging or tapestry
arras
to appeal to solemnly or earnestly
conjure
a high point or land or rock projecting into the sea
promontory
