Rosencranz and Guildenstern are Dead + Hamlet Flashcards

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Death or something that causes death; regarded as a release from life.

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Quietus

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Humorous or playful in manner, in a joking manner.

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Jocular

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Justification from denial or censure; defense. Ex., a defense attorney vindicates her client, who is vindicated.

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Vindication

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Deductive reasoning as distinct from induction; validly or not, a conclusion is drawn from two given or assumed propositions, each of which shares common middle term not found in the conclusion.

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Syllogism

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Composure or evenness of temper, especially in difficult situation; mental calmness.

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Equanimity

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Having happened by accident or chance, rather than by design.

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Fortuitous

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Apparently or purportedly, but perhaps not actually.

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Ostensibly

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In low spirits from loss of hope or courage.

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Despondent

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Epitome; most perfect of typical example of quality or class

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Quintessence

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Impossible to stop or prevent; impossible to persuade.

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Inexorable

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Acting or done quickly without thought or care; impulsive, rash, forceful.

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Impetuous

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Extremely or unusually small.

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Diminutive.

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A sign of what will happen; an omen.

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Augury

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Subject to sudden or unpredictable changes in mood or mind.

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Mercurial

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Characterized by strong

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Tempestuous

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