Hamlet Vocab 2

Question 1

equivocal

Answer 1

ambiguous; unclear

Question 2

auspicious

Answer 2

favorable; good omen

Question 3

censure

Answer 3

an expression of disapproval, blame, or criticism

Question 4

discretion

Answer 4

freedom of action or judgement

Question 5

felicitious

Answer 5

happy or delightful

Question 6

forestalled

Answer 6

to anticipate; prevented or delayed beforehand

Question 7

galling

Answer 7

something bitter to endure; outrageous insolence; very irritating

Question 8

obsequious

Answer 8

full of or exhibiting servile compliance; kissing butt

Question 9

paragon

Answer 9

a model of excellence or perfection

Question 10

partisan

Answer 10

a strong supporter of a party, cause, faction, person, or idea; biased

Question 11

quiant

Answer 11

odd, esp. in an old-fashioned way; unusual in character or appearance; charming

Question 12

pernicious

Answer 12

deadly; very destructive or harmful

Question 13

portent

Answer 13

an indication of something about to occur; a sign or forewarning