Hamlet Vocab 1

1. Adulterate

mixed with impurities; made impure or less pure

2. Antic

ludicrously odd; strange or silly behavior

3. Arrant

complete and without qualification; total or absolute

4. Auspicious

indicating favorable circumstances and good luck; showing signs of good things to come

5. Beguile

influence by slyness; trick or deceive someone

6. Beseech

ask for or request earnestly; beg or plead with someone

7. Besmirch

smear so as to make dirty or stained; damage someone's reputation

8. Canker

a fungal disease of woody plants that damages the bark; a disease or something that slowly causes damage

9. Canonize

declare (a dead person) to be a saint; officially recognize someone as a saint

10. Censure

harsh criticism or disapproval; strong blame or criticism

11. Chary

characterized by great caution; careful or wary

12. Contrive

make or work out a plan for; devise; plan or invent something

13. Countenance

the appearance conveyed by a person's face; a person's facial expression

14. Discourse

extended verbal expression in speech or writing; thoughtful speech or conversation

15. Discretion

the trait of judging wisely and objectively; good judgment and the ability to make wise decisions

16. Enmity

a state of deep-seated ill-will; strong hatred or hostility

17. Entreat

ask for or request earnestly; beg or plead

18. Filial

relating to or characteristic of or befitting an offspring; relating to a son or daughter

19. Hallowed

worthy of religious veneration; holy or greatly respected

20. Harbinger

something indicating the approach of something or someone; a sign that something is coming