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Hamlet Vocab 3
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10th Grade
12/12/2012

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Choler (n)
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Anger; irritability
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Eloquent (adj)
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1Characterized by persuasive, powerful discourse. 2Vividly/movingly expressive
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Boisterous (adj)
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1Rough and stormy; violent. 2Loud, noisy, and lacking in restraint or discipline
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Discourse (n)
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1Verbal expression in speech/writing. 2Verbal exchange; conversation. 3Formal, lengthy discussion of a subject, either written/spoken
-(v) To speak/write formally and at length; engage in conversation
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Rank (adj)
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Strong and offensive in odor/flavor
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Divulge (v)
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1To make known (something private/secret). 2To proclaim publicly
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Homage (n)
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Special honor/respect shown or expressed publicly
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Garrison (n)
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1A military post, esp. one that is permanently established. 2The troops stationed at a military post
(v)To assign troops to a military post
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Conjecture (n)
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1Inference/judgement based on inconclusive/incomplete evidence; guesswork. 2Statement/opinion/conclusion based on guesswork
(v)To infer form inconclusive evidence
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Incense (v)
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TO cause to be extremely angry, infuriate
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Pestilent (adj)
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1Tending to cause death; deadly. 2Likely to cause an epidemic disease. 3Infected/contaminated w/ contagious disease. 4Morally/socially/politically harmful
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Superfluous (adj)
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More than required or sufficient
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Chaste (adj)
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1Morally pure in thought/conduct; decent & modest. 2aNot having experienced sexual intercourse; virginal. 2bAbstaining from sexual intercourse; celibate
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Ostentation (n)
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Pretentious display meant to impress others; boastful showiness
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Valor (n)
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Courage and boldness, as in battle; bravery
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Abate (v)
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1To reduce in amount/degree/intensity; lessen. 2To deduct from an amount; subtract
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Impetuous (adj)
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Characterized by sudden energy/emotion; impulsive
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Vilify (v)
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To make vicious statements about
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Caustic (adj)
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Bitterly sarcastic/witty
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Mercurial (adj)
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Quick and changeable in mood
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Epiphany (n)
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A sudden burst of understanding/discovery; sudden realization
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Surreptitious (adj)
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Obtained/done/made secretly often in regards to an illicit purpose
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Clandestine (adj)
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Secret; esp. in regards to and illicit purpose
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Exculpate (v)
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To free from blame
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Vindicate (v)
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To clear from blame w/ surrounding arguments or proof
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