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Hamlet Vocab, Acts 3-5: For each word, write the definition, part of speech, synonym and antonym from dictionary.com.
1. commission- n the act of entrusting a person, group, etc, with supervisory power or authority (syn) appointment
2. primal-adj of first importance; fundamental (syn) ancient (ant) descendant
3. gilded-adj covered or highlighted with gold (syn) gaudy (ant) plain
4. rhapsody-n an ecstatic form of enthusiasm (syn) romance (ant) apathy
5. apoplexy-n a sudden, usually marked loss of bodily function due to rupture or blockage of a blood vessel (syn) seizure (ant) consciousness
6. batten-v to cover as to make watertight (syn) tighten (ant) unfasten
7. scourge-n a cause of affliction or calamity (syn) curse (ant) blessing
8. conveyance-n the means of transporting, especially a vehicle (syn) transference
9. garrison-n a body of troops stationed in a fortified place (syn) stronghold
10. posthumous-adj arising or occurring after one’s death (syn) post-mortem
11. discourse-n communication of thought by words (syn) discussion (ant) silence
12. impetuous-adj characterized by sudden or rash action (syn) eager (ant) cautious
13. ostentation-n pretentious show of wealth or importance to impress others
(syn) boasting (ant) modesty
14. gyves-n shackles especially for the leg (syn) shackles
15. peruse-v to scan with thoroughness and care (syn) analyze (ant) overlook
16. askance- adj with a side glance; sideways (syn) askew
17. laud-v to praise; extol (syn) adore (ant) criticize
18. behoove- v to be necessary or proper for (syn) suit
19. tenure-n the holding or possessing of anything (syn) regime
20. equivocation-n the use of an ambiguous expression to mislead or hedge
(syn) deception (ant) directness