Unit 2 Vocab Quiz - Hamlet (Part 1)

adulterate

(adj.) mixed with impurities

antic

(adj.) ludicrously odd

arrant

(adj.) complete and without qualification

auspicious

(adj.) indicating favorable circumstances and good luck

beguile

(v.) influence by slyness

beseech

(v.) ask for or request earnestly

besmirch

(v.) smear so as to make dirty or stained

canker

(n.) a fungal disease of woody plants that damages the bark

canonize

(v.) declare (a dead person) to be a saint

censure

(n.) harsh criticism or disapproval

chary

(adj.) characterized by great caution

contrive

(v.) make or work out a plan for; devise

countenance

(n.) the appearance conveyed by a person's face

discourse

(n.) extended verbal expression in speech or writing

discretion

(n.) the trait of judging wisely and objectively

enmity

(n.) a state of deep-seated ill-will

entreat

(v.) ask for or request earnestly

filial

(adj.) relating to or characteristic of or befitting an offspring

hallowed

(adj.) worthy of religious veneration

harbinger

(n.) something indicating the approach of something or someone