| Paragon | Model of perfection |
| Calumny | Slanderous accusation |
| Bier | Coffin stand |
| Conjecture | Supposition |
| Cleave | Split |
| Impious | Unholy |
| Abhorred | Hatred |
| Usurp | Seize unfairly |
| Felicity | Bliss |
| Pate | Head |
| Mandate | Command |
| Chronicles | Histories |
| Dalliance | Amorous play |
| Visage | Face |
| Requite | Repay |
| Amity | Freiendship |
| Martial | Military |
| Commended | Praised |
| Superfluous | Unnecessary |
| Buffet | A blow |
| Savory | Appetizing |
| Harbinger | Forerunner |
| Precept | Rule of conduct |
| Orison | Prayer |
| Inter | Bury |
| Dearth | Scarcity |
| Importunate | Urgent |
| Purge | Elimination |
| Jocund | Merry |
| Dirge | Mourning song |
| German | Relevant |
| Impetuous | Impulsive |
| Paradox | Apparent contradiction |
| Firmament | Heavens |
| Avouch | Assert |
| Diligent | Hard-working |
| Cudgel | Heavy club |
| Bulwark | Strong defense |
| Extremity | Utmost limit |
| Malefaction | Evil deed |
| Portentous | Ominous |
| Incensed | Enraged |
| Prate | Babble |
| Consummation | Completion |
| Obscure | Hidden |
| Circumscribe | Limit |
| Pestilent | Poisonous |
| Temperance | Moderation |
| Gratis | Free |
| Perusal | Careful reading |
Hamlet vocab
August 4, 2019