hamlet vocab

assay

To tempt.

assail

To attack verbally.

compact

An agreement or a covenant.

moiety

A part, portion, or share.

portentous

Ominously significant.

liege

A loyal supporter, follower, or subject.

enmity

Deep-seated, often mutual hatred.

orison

A prayer.

calumny

A false statement maliciously made to injure another's reputation.

journeymen

Unskilled workers.

knave

An unprincipled, crafty fellow.

arrant

Completely such; thoroughly: an arrant fool, the arrant luxury of the cruise.

physic

A medicine or drug.

doublet

A close-fitting jacket, with or without sleeves.

closet

Private room.

arras

A wall hanging or tapestry.

diadem

A crown worn as a sign of royalty.

ducat

Slang: A piece of money.

pleurisy

Excess of humors (emotions).

anoint

To apply oil, ointment, or a similar substance to.

abatement

The amount lowered; a reduction.

contagion

Disease transmission by direct or indirect contact.

indenture

A deed or legal contract.

importunate

Troublesomely urgent or persistent in requesting.

antic

Crazy or bizarre.

conjecture

A statement, opinion, or conclusion based on guesswork.

superfluous

Beyond what is required or sufficient.

rabble

The lowest or coarsest class of people.

commune

To have common dealings with, to converse.

pestilence

A fatal epidemic disease or evil influence.