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Hamlet Vocab
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12th Grade
09/17/2009

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Arrant
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adj.
complete, extreme
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cerement
Definition
n.
a shroud for the dead
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Husbandry
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n.
economy; judicious use of resources
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mirth
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n.
gladness or gaiety accompanied by laughter
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wax
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v.
to increase, to grow
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blench
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v.
draw back or urn from lack of courage
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malefaction
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evil deed: crime
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Quintessence
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n.
the essence of a thing in its purest and most concentrated form.
From the fifth and highest element inancient and medieval philosopy that permeates all nature and is the substance composing the celestial bodies.
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Arras
Definition
n.
tapestry used for wall hangings or screens
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judicious
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adj.
characterized by sound judgement
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sans
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prep.
French for without
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bulwark
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n.
solid wall-like structure raised for defense
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pith
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n.
the essential part, core
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superfluous
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adj.
exceeding what is sufficient or necessary
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amity
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n.
friendship, esp. friendly relations between nations
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augury
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n.
divination from omens : an instance of this
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flagon
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n.
large metal or pottery vessel
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Recognizance
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n.
an obligation of record entered into before a court or magistrate requiring the performance of an act (as apperance in court) usually under penalty of a money forfeiture
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perdition
Definition
n. eternal damnation, hell
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Requiem
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n.
mass for the dead.
2. solemn chant for the dead; dirge
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