hamlet vocab

. Bode (verb) – to be an omen of; to indicate or foreshadow.
Sentence: The dark clouds on the horizon bode a storm approaching.

2. Auspicious (adjective) – favorable; promising success.
Sentence: Their wedding day began under an auspicious sky, full of sunshine and warmth.

3. Mirth (noun) – joyfulness or amusement, especially expressed in laughter.
Sentence: The children were full of mirth as they played in the park.

4. Wanton (adjective) – deliberate and unprovoked; or morally reckless.
Sentence: The vandals’ wanton destruction of the playground shocked the community.

5. Quintessence (noun) – the most perfect or typical example of something.
Sentence: She is the quintessence of kindness, always helping everyone in need.

6. Rogue (noun) – a dishonest or unprincipled person; sometimes playful or mischievous.
Sentence: The charming rogue tricked the townspeople but somehow won their affection.

7. Visage (noun) – a person’s face, usually with reference to expression.
Sentence: His somber visage revealed the sadness he felt inside.

8. Aloof (adjective) – emotionally distant or uninvolved; indifferent.
Sentence: She remained aloof during the argument, not taking sides.

9. Providence (noun) – divine guidance or care; fate or destiny.
Sentence: By providence, he found a lost wallet and returned it to its grateful owner.

10. Treachery (noun) – betrayal of trust; deceptive action.
Sentence: The general’s treachery was uncovered when he secretly joined the enemy.

11. Discretion (noun) – the quality of being careful about what one says or does; prudence.
Sentence: He showed discretion by keeping the sensitive information private.

12. Pernicious (adjective) – extremely harmful or destructive, often in a subtle way.
Sentence: The pernicious rumor slowly damaged her reputation over time.

13. Chaste (adjective) – pure in thought and action; morally innocent.
Sentence: She led a chaste life, devoted to her studies and her faith.

14. Disposition (noun) – a person’s usual mood or temperament; tendency.
Sentence: He has a cheerful disposition, making everyone around him feel happy.

15. Discourse (noun/verb) – formal discussion or communication of ideas; to speak or write formally.
Sentence: The professor’s discourse on ethics left the students deep in thought.