hamlet vocab

1. assay (v) – to tempt

2. assail (v) - To attack verbally

3. compact (n) - An agreement or a covenant

4. moiety (n) - A part, portion, or share

5. portentous (adj) – ominously significant

6. liege (n) - A loyal supporter, follower, or subject.

7. enmity (n) - Deep-seated, often mutual hatred.

8. orison (n) - A prayer.

9. calumny (n) - A false statement maliciously made to injure another's reputation

10. journeymen (n) – unskilled workers

11. knave (n) - An unprincipled, crafty fellow

12. arrant (adj) - Completely such; thoroughly: an arrant fool, the arrant luxury of the cruise

13. physic (n) - A medicine or drug

14. doublet (n) - A close-fitting jacket, with or without sleeves

15. closet (n) – private room

16. arras (n) – a wall hanging or tapestry

17. diadem (n) - A crown worn as a sign of royalty

18. ducat (n) – slang - A piece of money

19. pleurisy (n) – excess of humors (emotions)

20. anoint (v) - To apply oil, ointment, or a similar substance to.

21. abatement (n) - The amount lowered; a reduction.

22. contagion (n) - Disease transmission by direct or indirect contact.

23. indenture (n) - A deed or legal contract 

24. importunate (adj) – troublesomely urgent or persistent in requesting

25. antic (adj) – crazy or bizarre

26. conjecture (n) – a statement, opinion, or conclusion based on guesswork

27. superfluous (adj) – beyond what is required or sufficient 

28. rabble (n) – the lowest or coarsest class of people

29. commune (v) – to have common dealings with, to converse 

30.pestilence (n) – a fatal epidemic disease or evil influence