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Hamlet Vocabulary Divided by Act

Hamlet Vocabulary Divided by Act. Mark these words in your books to aid in your understanding of the play. Act I. pages 7-69 Folger Edition. Entreat (9). (v.) to plead in order to persuade. Portentous (15). (adj.) pompous, exhibiting self-importance. Discretion (21).

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Hamlet Vocabulary Divided by Act

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  1. Hamlet VocabularyDivided by Act Mark these words in your books to aid in your understanding of the play.

  2. Act I pages 7-69 Folger Edition

  3. Entreat (9) (v.) to plead in order to persuade

  4. Portentous (15) (adj.) pompous, exhibiting self-importance

  5. Discretion (21) • (n.) being discreet, being careful of speech

  6. Suppress (23) (v.) to put down by force, to keep from public knowledge WORD CONNECTION: Think – “press” down

  7. Suspiration (25) (n.) a long deep breath or a sigh Charlie Brown’s SUSPIRATION was a sign that he was feeling upset and overwhelmed.

  8. Commendable (27) (adj.) praiseworthy In school, you might get a “gold star” for COMMENDABLE work.

  9. Countenance (37) (n.) one’s face or facial expression A person’s COUNTENANCE reveals their feelings. Her COUNTENANCE shows anger!

  10. Censure (43) (n.) an official reprimand A speeding ticket is an official CENSURE from the police.

  11. Sovereignty (53) (n.) a controlling influence, a supreme power

  12. Hebona (59) (n.) plant, fruit, etc. that contains poison

  13. Lewdness (59) (adj.) sexual obscenity, vulgarity These shorts show LEWDNESS because they are a vulgar joke.

  14. Perturbed (69) (v.) disturbed greatly in the mind, confused A person can be perturbed because of deep worries.

  15. Ambiguous (69) (adj.) unclear, uncertain; doubtful Something AMBIGUOUS has NO clarity.

  16. Act II pages 73 – 119 Folger Edition

  17. Sully (75) (v.) to soil, tarnish, or defile A car driving on wet grass can SULLY a beautiful lawn by tearing up the grass and soil.

  18. Perusal (79) (n.) a thorough examination with great attention to detail

  19. Affrighted (79) (v.) to frighten, to alarm

  20. Vouchsafe (83) (v.) to grant as a privilege or a special favor Parents can VOUCHSAFE use of the family car to their children.

  21. Fishmonger (95) (n.) a fish dealer The men on Deadliest Catch would be called “FISHMONGERS”.

  22. Pestilent (101) (adj.) destructive to life, deadly

  23. Cunning (119) (adj.) clever, tricky; trying to be sly or tricky The magician’s CUNNING tricks amazed everyone in the audience.

  24. Act III pages 123 – 185 Folger Edition

  25. Insolence (129) (n.) bold rudeness or disrespect; the act of being overbearing

  26. Tempestuous (135) (adj.) stormy, in nature or in one’s mental and emotional state

  27. Visage (165) (n.) the face or countenance of a person

  28. Rhapsody (173) (n.) highly emotional utterance or literary work

  29. Mutinous (175) (adj.) rebellious; angry and riotous Someone with a MUTINOUS personality might need to go to anger management therapy.

  30. Incorporeal (177) (adj.)insubstantial; not flesh; spiritual

  31. Act IV pages 189 – 235 Folger Edition

  32. Providence (189) (n.) God conceived as the power guiding human destiny

  33. Knavish (193) (adj.) dishonest

  34. Conjecture (205) (n.) guesswork; hypothesizing Guess who!!

  35. Superfluous (211) • (adj.) exceeding what is necessary

  36. Ostentation (219) (n.) excessive display

  37. Abate (231) (v.) to lessen, to diminish In music, a decrescendo symbol shows musicians that their volume should ABATE.

  38. Gall (233) (n.) disrespect; nerve; bitterness of spirit It is well known that Scrooge McDuck is a bitter man. He disrespects other people and has the GALL to be stingy with his poor employee.

  39. Act V pages 239 – 287 Folger Edition

  40. Abhorred (249) (adj.) hated, loathed

  41. Dearth (267) (n.) a lack, an inadequate supply WORD CONNECTION: A DEARTH of food could cause DEATH

  42. Carnal (285) (adj.) relating to the human body and its passions and appetites; physical Romantic passion is CARNAL. Athletic training is a CARNAL activity.

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