Vocabulary Words List #1 - 12th 2nd Term

### **Vocabulary Words List \#1** 1. **Abate** (verb) - Meaning: To reduce in intensity or degree. - Sentence: Claudius attempted to abate Hamlet's anger through deceit. 2. **Abhor** (verb) - Meaning: To detest or loathe. - Sentence: Hamlet abhors the idea of...

### **Vocabulary Words List \#1** 1. **Abate** (verb) - Meaning: To reduce in intensity or degree. - Sentence: Claudius attempted to abate Hamlet's anger through deceit. 2. **Abhor** (verb) - Meaning: To detest or loathe. - Sentence: Hamlet abhors the idea of his mother's hasty remarriage. 3. **Abominable** (adjective) - Meaning: Detestable; causing moral revulsion. - Sentence: The abominable act of regicide haunts Denmark. 4. **Ambiguous** (adjective) - Meaning: Open to multiple interpretations; unclear. - Sentence: Hamlet's ambiguous behavior leaves others puzzled. 5. **Apparition** (noun) - Meaning: A ghostly figure. - Sentence: The apparition of King Hamlet sets the plot in motion. 6. **Auspicious** (adjective) - Meaning: Conducive to success; favorable. - Sentence: Claudius's coronation is presented as an auspicious event. 7. **Avouch** (verb) - Meaning: To affirm or declare. - Sentence: Horatio avouches the ghost's resemblance to King Hamlet. 8. **Beseech** (verb) - Meaning: To implore or beg urgently. - Sentence: Ophelia beseeches her father for guidance. 9. **Brevity** (noun) - Meaning: Concise use of words. - Sentence: Polonius claims, "Brevity is the soul of wit." 10. **Censure** (verb) - Meaning: To express severe disapproval. - Sentence: Hamlet censures his mother for her quick remarriage. 11. **Churlish** (adjective) - Meaning: Rude or surly. - Sentence: Hamlet finds the gravedigger's humor churlish. 12. **Clamor** (noun) - Meaning: A loud and confused noise. - Sentence: The clamor of the court hides the king's guilt. 13. **Cozen** (verb) - Meaning: To deceive or trick. - Sentence: Claudius cozens the court with his charm. 14. **Dalliance** (noun) - Meaning: A casual romantic relationship. - Sentence: Polonius warns Ophelia about Hamlet's dalliance. 15. **Diligence** (noun) - Meaning: Careful and persistent work or effort. - Sentence: Hamlet's diligence in uncovering the truth drives the play. 16. **Discord** (noun) - Meaning: Lack of harmony. - Sentence: Discord within the Danish court leads to chaos. 17. **Discretion** (noun) - Meaning: The quality of being careful or judicious. - Sentence: Hamlet's lack of discretion often leads to conflict. 18. **Dismay** (noun) - Meaning: A sudden loss of courage or resolve. - Sentence: Ophelia's madness brings dismay to the court. 19. **Eloquence** (noun) - Meaning: Fluent or persuasive speaking. - Sentence: Hamlet's eloquence captivates and confuses his audience. 20. **Entreat** (verb) - Meaning: To beg or request earnestly. - Sentence: Gertrude entreats Hamlet to stop confronting her.