Vocabulary List #1
- mutiny (prologue)- n. rebellion against any authority
- civil (prologue)—adj. of, pertaining to, or consisting of citizens; civilized
- strife (prologue)—n. a quarrel, struggle, or clash
- scorn (1.1.114)—n. open or unqualified contempt; disdain
- augment (1.1.135)—verb (used with object). to make larger; enlarge in size, number, strength, or extent; increase
- portentous (1.1.144)—adj. of momentous or ominous significance
- importune (1.1.148)—verb (used with object). to beg for (something) urgently or persistently
- discreet (1.1.200)—adj. marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint
- disposition (1.3.70)—n. state of mind regarding something; inclination
- wanton (1.4.35)—adj. without regard for what is right; hard to control; mischievous
- begot (1.4.105)—verb (used with object). past tense of beget; to procreate or generate offspring
- profane (1.5.104)—verb (used with object). to treat (anything sacred) with irreverence or contempt; violate the sanctity of
- prodigious (1.5.154)—adj. being an omen, strange, unusual; extraordinary in degree; enormous.
- peril (2.2.76)—n. exposure to injury, loss, or destruction; grave risk; jeopardy; danger
- procure (2.2.152)—verb (used with object). to obtain or get by care, effort, or the use of special means
Vocabulary List #2
- vice (2.3.21) – n. moral flaw; bad habit
- lament (2.4.32) – v. to express sorrow, mourning, or regret
- familial (misc) – adj. pertaining to occur in more members in a family than expected by chance alone; characteristics of a family.
- fateful (3.1.124) – adj. having a quality of ominous prophecy involving momentous consequences
- dexterity (3.1.171) – n. mental skill or quickness
- amorous (3.2.8) – adj. strongly moved by love
- tedious (3.2.30) – adj. boring because of length or repetition
- eloquent (3.2.36) – adj. vividly or movingly expressive or revealing
- contrary (3.2.70) – n. a fact of condition in compatible with another
- beguiled (3.2.145) – v. to lead by deception
- calamity (3.3.3) – n. a state of deep distress or misery caused by major misfortune or loss
- perjury (3.3.138) – n. the voluntary violation of an oath or vow
- sojourn (3.3.180) – n. a temporary stay
- abhor (3.5.104) – v. to hate or avoid at all costs
- unrequited (misc) – adj. not returned or reciprocated
Vocabulary List #3
- inundate (4.1.12) – v. Overwhelm (someone) with things or people to be dealt with.
- slander (4.1.34) – n. a malicious, false, and defamatory statement or report.
- pensive (4.1.40) – adj. expressing or revealing thoughtfulness, usually marked by some sadness.
- entreat (4.1.41) – v. to ask (a person) earnestly; beseech; implore; beg.
- arbitrate (4.1.64) – v. Reach an authoritative judgment or settlement.
- abate (4.1.122) – v. to reduce in amount, degree, intensity, etc.
- valor (4.1.122) – n. Courage and boldness, as in battle.
- heir (4.5.44) – n. A person legally entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death.
- solace (4.5.53) – n. Comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness.
- solemn (4.5.94) – adj. Not cheerful or smiling.
- contempt (5.1.75) – n. The feeling or attitude of regarding someone or something as inferior, base, or worthless.
- loathe (5.1.85) – v. Feel intense dislike or disgust for.
- aloof (5.3.1) – adj. Not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant.
- apprehend (5.3.56) – v. Arrest (someone) for a crime. Also, to understand or perceive.
- inter (5.3.87) – v. Place (a corpse) in a grave or tomb, typically with funeral rites.