acute
1 use
1 —1 use as in:
acute sense of smell
But the gift is good in those in whom it is acute,
acute = having a high level of perception
Definition
Generally this sense of acute means:sharp (highly perceptive in some area or mentally sharp)
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 3 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Scene 4.2 |
audacious
2 uses
audacious without impudency
audacious = bold and daring
(editor's note: impudency references disrespect by being improperly forward or bold)
(editor's note: impudency references disrespect by being improperly forward or bold)
Definition
Generally audacious means:bold and daring (inclined to take risks) — especially in violating social convention in a manner that could offend others
Word Statistics
| Book | 2 uses |
| Library | 3 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Scene 5.2 |
austere
1 use
this austere insociable life
austere = a notable absence of luxury, comfort, or decoration
Definition
Generally austere means:a notable absence of luxury, comfort, or decoration
or:
of a person: stern in manner; or practicing great self-denial
or:
of a person: stern in manner; or practicing great self-denial
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 1000 |
| 1st use | Scene 5.2 |
beseech
9 uses
I beseech your Grace, let this letter be read;
beseech = to ask strongly or beg for something
Word Statistics
| Book | 9 uses |
| Library | 3 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Scene 1.1 |
countenance
1 use
1 —1 use as in:
a pleasant countenance
I will not be put out of countenance.
countenance = composure
Definition
Generally this sense of countenance means:facial expression; or face; or composure or manner
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Scene 5.2 |
Cupid
10 uses
Proceed, sweet Cupid;
Cupid = Roman mythology: god of love; a small, winged boy whose arrows make those struck fall in love
Word Statistics
| Book | 10 uses |
| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Scene 1.2 |
exeunt
17 uses
[Exeunt BOYET and MARIA.]
exeunt = stage direction: characters exit from stage
Word Statistics
| Book | 17 uses |
| Library | 0 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Scene 1.1 |
forbearance
4 uses
To hear meekly, sir, and to laugh moderately; or, to forbear both.
forbear = refrain (hold back) from acting
Definition
Generally forbearance means:refraining (holding back) from acting
or:
patience, tolerance, or self-control
or:
patience, tolerance, or self-control
Word Statistics
| Book | 4 uses |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Scene 1.1 |
forswear
22 uses
I forswore not thee:
forswore = renounced (disavowed or decided to stop doing something)
Definition
Generally forswear means:to decide to stop doing something; or to renounce or disavow something
or (more rarely): to lie — especially while under oath
or (more rarely): to lie — especially while under oath
Word Statistics
| Book | 22 uses |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Scene 4.3 |
heresy
2 uses
strange without heresy
heresy = opinions or actions most people consider immoral
Word Statistics
| Book | 2 uses |
| Library | 3 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Scene 4.1 |
melancholy
7 uses
He made her melancholy, sad, and heavy; And so she died:
melancholy = sad (perhaps depressed)
Definition
Generally melancholy means:a sad feeling or manner — sometimes thoughtfully sad
Word Statistics
| Book | 7 uses |
| Library | 8 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Scene 1.1 |
Monsieur
7 uses
Monsieur, fare you well.
Monsieur = Mr. (in French)
Definition
Generally this sense of Monsieur means:French equivalent to the English Mr.
or:
French equivalent to saying sir in English (a polite way to address a male)
or:
French equivalent to saying sir in English (a polite way to address a male)
Word Statistics
| Book | 7 uses |
| Library | 4 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Scene 2.1 |
ostentatious
2 uses
...with some delightful ostentation, or show, or pageant, or antic, or firework.
ostentation = actions intended to attract notice and impress others
(editor's note: The suffix "-tion", converts a verb into a noun that denotes the action or result of the verb. Typically, there is a slight change in the ending of the root verb, as in action, education, and observation.)
(editor's note: The suffix "-tion", converts a verb into a noun that denotes the action or result of the verb. Typically, there is a slight change in the ending of the root verb, as in action, education, and observation.)
Definition
Generally ostentatious means:intended to attract notice and impress others — especially with wealth in a vulgar way
Word Statistics
| Book | 2 uses |
| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Scene 5.1 |
pedantic
3 uses
The pedant, the braggart,
pedant = someone too concerned with book learning
Definition
Generally pedantic means:too concerned with formal rules, details, or book learning
Word Statistics
| Book | 3 uses |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Scene 3.1 |
perjury
6 uses
You are attaint with faults and perjury;
perjury = making false statements
Definition
Generally perjury means:the criminal offense of telling lies after formally promising to tell the truth — such as when testifying in a court trial
Word Statistics
| Book | 6 uses |
| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Scene 4.3 |
prodigal
3 uses
And spend his prodigal wits in bootless rimes,
prodigal = abundant (extravagant in amount)
(editor's note: This is a less common sense of the word, which more commonly means recklessly wasteful)
(editor's note: This is a less common sense of the word, which more commonly means recklessly wasteful)
Definition
Generally prodigal means:recklessly wasteful
or more rarely:
abundant (extravagant in amount)
or more rarely still:
long absent (someone who has been away a long time)
or more rarely:
abundant (extravagant in amount)
or more rarely still:
long absent (someone who has been away a long time)
Word Statistics
| Book | 3 uses |
| Library | 0 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Scene 2.1 |
profound (2 meanings)
2 meanings, 2 uses
1 —1 use as in:
profound idea
And profound Solomon
profound = deep thinking
Definition
Generally this sense of profound means:deep or far-reaching in intellect or consequence
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 8 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Scene 4.3 |
2 —1 use as in:
profound sadness
With such a zealous laughter, so profound,
profound = intense
Definition
Generally this sense of profound means:of greatest intensity or emotional depth
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 8 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Scene 5.2 |
salve
6 uses
Some salve for perjury.
salve = something that eases pain or anxiety
Definition
Generally salve means:a cream or liquid put onto skin to make it feel better or heal
or:
anything that eases pain or anxiety; or the act of doing such
or:
anything that eases pain or anxiety; or the act of doing such
Word Statistics
| Book | 6 uses |
| Library | 3 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Scene 3.1 |
zeal
4 uses
What zeal, what fury hath inspired thee now?
zeal = active interest and enthusiasm
Word Statistics
| Book | 4 uses |
| Library | 4 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Scene 4.3 |