Super Intellectual Unicorns by Issabella Blanke https://padlet.com/i_nichole_blanke/superintellectualunicorns SAT List 5 Period 1 Parminder K. Bernadette C. Tamera C. & Issabella B. en-us 2017-01-19 00:49:03 UTC 2025-09-24 23:44:40 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Lovecookie.png Bernadett calderon BernadettCalderon https://padlet.com/i_nichole_blanke/superintellectualunicorns/wish/150142344 1.Atonement 
Definition: the reconciliation of God and humankind through the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ.
Noun: Atonement 
Easy way to say it: knowing of how God died
Etymology: Early 16th century
Sentence: Hamlet had a atonement with his father. 
]]> 2017-01-30 04:49:53 UTC https://padlet.com/i_nichole_blanke/superintellectualunicorns/wish/150142344 Bella Blanke :-) i_nichole_blanke https://padlet.com/i_nichole_blanke/superintellectualunicorns/wish/150147916 2. Atrophy (noun)
Definition: a wasting away or progressive decline
Definition Two: gradually decline in effectiveness or neglect.
Definition Three: to weaken in ability or function
Easy Way to Say It: waste away
Other Parts of Speech:
TRANSITIVE VERBS:
Atrophied
Atrophies
Atrophying
Adjective : Atrophic
Etymology: late 16th century: from French atrophier (verb), atrophie (noun), from late Latin atrophia, from Greek, ‘lack of food,’ from a- ‘without’ + trophē ‘food.’
Sentence: Your intellect atrophies when you begin to copy people on a regular basis.
Something Relating to Hamlet: Hamlet's father atrophied as his body was not able to handle the deadly poison.]]> 2017-01-30 07:14:14 UTC https://padlet.com/i_nichole_blanke/superintellectualunicorns/wish/150147916 Parminder Kaur https://padlet.com/i_nichole_blanke/superintellectualunicorns/wish/150148561 10. Intransigent (adj.) - characterized by refusal to compromise or abandon an extreme position or attitude.
Intransigence (noun)
Intransigently (adverb)
Easier way to say- unwilling to agree about something.
Etymology- late 19th century: from French intransigeant, from Spanish los intransigentes (a name adopted by the extreme republicans in the Cortes, 1873–74); based on Latin in- ‘not’ + transigere ‘come to an understanding.’
Sentence- Ophelia was intransigent about her love towards Hamlet even though after Laertes try to explain it to her]]> 2017-01-30 07:21:51 UTC https://padlet.com/i_nichole_blanke/superintellectualunicorns/wish/150148561 Bella Blanke :-) i_nichole_blanke https://padlet.com/i_nichole_blanke/superintellectualunicorns/wish/150150344 3. Cliche (noun)
Parts of Speech:
adjective: cliched
Definition: something that has become overly familiar or commonplace
Definition Two: lack of original thought
Easy Way to Say It: commonplace & old saying
 Etymology: mid 19th century: French, past participle (used as a noun) of clicher ‘to stereotype.’
Sentence: Ms.Chliyeh is not a fan of cliche writings.
Something Related to Hamlet:
Polonius tells Ophelia that Hamlet's love for her is cliche.]]> 2017-01-30 07:37:53 UTC https://padlet.com/i_nichole_blanke/superintellectualunicorns/wish/150150344 Parminder Kaur https://padlet.com/i_nichole_blanke/superintellectualunicorns/wish/150151228 5. Dexterity(noun)- skill or quickness in mental or physical activity.
Easy way to say it- cleverness
Etymology- Early 16th century (in the sense ‘mental adroitness’): from French dextérité, from Latin dexteritas, from dexter ‘on the right.’
Sentence- Polonius pretend to know about the madness of Hamlet because he thinks he has dexterity of knowing things.]]> 2017-01-30 07:43:24 UTC https://padlet.com/i_nichole_blanke/superintellectualunicorns/wish/150151228 Bernadett calderon BernadettCalderon https://padlet.com/i_nichole_blanke/superintellectualunicorns/wish/150151316 4. Clientele 
Definition: a body of clients 
Easy way to say it: a wave of people 
Noun: clientele 
Etymology:mid 16th century
Sentence: There was clintele while Claudius was giving his speech with discretion instead of breviary.]]> 2017-01-30 07:43:58 UTC https://padlet.com/i_nichole_blanke/superintellectualunicorns/wish/150151316 Tamera Cannon https://padlet.com/i_nichole_blanke/superintellectualunicorns/wish/151681347 6. Diacritical(adj)- Capable of distinguishing. 
Other parts of speech- Noun-Diacritic
Easy way to say it- A mark or a sign.
Etymology- late 17th century
Sentence- Ophelia's father is diacritical when it comes to her and hamlet.
 ]]> 2017-02-05 19:17:26 UTC https://padlet.com/i_nichole_blanke/superintellectualunicorns/wish/151681347 Tamera Cannon https://padlet.com/i_nichole_blanke/superintellectualunicorns/wish/151714627 7. Effulge(verb)- To shine forth, to radiate. 
Easy way to say it- Anything that is so bright.
Etymology- mid 18th century
Sentence- It can possibly be Hamlets eyes that effulge for ophliea to fall for him.]]> 2017-02-06 03:27:10 UTC https://padlet.com/i_nichole_blanke/superintellectualunicorns/wish/151714627 Tamera Cannon https://padlet.com/i_nichole_blanke/superintellectualunicorns/wish/151715739 8. Gumption - Enterprise, initiative.
Noun: Gumption
Easy way to say it- The strength to do something.
Etymology- early 18th century (originally Scots): of unknown origin.
Sentence- Ophelia had the gumption to ignore hamlets letters.]]> 2017-02-06 03:44:05 UTC https://padlet.com/i_nichole_blanke/superintellectualunicorns/wish/151715739 Tamera Cannon https://padlet.com/i_nichole_blanke/superintellectualunicorns/wish/151716228 9. Habiliments(noun)- Characteristic apparatus or dress of an occupation or occasion.
Easy way to say it- Getting dressed for a job.
Etymology- late Middle English (in the general sense ‘outfit, attire’): from Old French habillement, from habiller ‘fit out,’ from Latin habilis(see able).
Sentence- Hamlets interesting habiliments are old fashioned, rough, and stringy]]> 2017-02-06 03:51:43 UTC https://padlet.com/i_nichole_blanke/superintellectualunicorns/wish/151716228 Bernadett Calderon BernadettCalderon https://padlet.com/i_nichole_blanke/superintellectualunicorns/wish/151719631 11. Intrepid
Definition:  characterized by resolute fearlessness, fortitude, and endurance.
Easy way to say it: someone being brave.
Adjective: Intrepid
Noun: Intrepid
Etymology: late 17th century
Sentence: Ophelia was Intrepid when Hamlet came in the room being all crazy.]]> 2017-02-06 04:45:46 UTC https://padlet.com/i_nichole_blanke/superintellectualunicorns/wish/151719631 Bernadett Calderon BernadettCalderon https://padlet.com/i_nichole_blanke/superintellectualunicorns/wish/151720080 12. Meander
Definition: a winding path or course ; to wander aimlessly or casually without urgent destination
Easy way to say it:  go with the flow.
Verb: Meander
Noun: Meanders
Etymology: late 16th century
Sentence: Hamlet meanders into the Queen and Kings plan.]]> 2017-02-06 04:55:05 UTC https://padlet.com/i_nichole_blanke/superintellectualunicorns/wish/151720080 Parminder Kaur https://padlet.com/i_nichole_blanke/superintellectualunicorns/wish/151720617 17. Sedulity(noun)- sedulous quality, application or activity.
Sedulous(adjective)
Sedulously(adverb)
Easy way to say it- hard work, stamina.
Etymology- 1535-45  Latin sēdulitās, equivalent to sēdul (us) sedulous + -itās -ity.
Sentence- The sedulity of Hamlet's madness shocks everyone in the kingdom.]]> 2017-02-06 05:07:24 UTC https://padlet.com/i_nichole_blanke/superintellectualunicorns/wish/151720617 Bernadett Calderon BernadettCalderon https://padlet.com/i_nichole_blanke/superintellectualunicorns/wish/151720973 14. Parochial
Definition: confined or restricted as if within the borders of a parish; limited in range or scope.
Adjective: Parochial 
Easy way to say it:  someone who is small-minded.
Etymology: late Middle English.
Sentence: Hamlet is parochial about Ophelia returning the letters to him.

]]> 2017-02-06 05:15:14 UTC https://padlet.com/i_nichole_blanke/superintellectualunicorns/wish/151720973 Bernadett Calderon BernadettCalderon https://padlet.com/i_nichole_blanke/superintellectualunicorns/wish/151721437 15. Parody
Definition: a feeble or ridiculous imitation.
Noun: Parody
Easy way to say it: a poor attempt at something.
Etymology: late 16th century
Sentence: Polonius is an parody saying he doesn't like Hamlet for Ophelia.

]]> 2017-02-06 05:23:03 UTC https://padlet.com/i_nichole_blanke/superintellectualunicorns/wish/151721437 Parminder Kaur https://padlet.com/i_nichole_blanke/superintellectualunicorns/wish/151722605 16.Protuberate(verb)- to swell or bulge.
Protuberation (noun)
Protuberant(adjective)
Easy way to say it- bulge, bump,and sticking out.
Etymology-1570-80 Late Latin prōtūberātus, past participle ofprōtūberāre.
Sentence- Laertes is massively protubrant with anger after the death of his father.]]> 2017-02-06 05:47:34 UTC https://padlet.com/i_nichole_blanke/superintellectualunicorns/wish/151722605 Bella Blanke :-) i_nichole_blanke https://padlet.com/i_nichole_blanke/superintellectualunicorns/wish/151724643 13. Melodrama (noun)
Parts of Speech:
plural noun: melodramas
adjective: melodramatic
Definition: characterized by extravagant action and emotion, overdramatic
Easy Way to Say It: exaggerated, overemotional, & theatrical.
Etymology: early 19th century: from French mélodrame, from Greek melos ‘music’ + French drame ‘drama.’
Sentence Related to Hamlet: Throughout the entire play Hamlet is melodramatic.]]> 2017-02-06 06:16:48 UTC https://padlet.com/i_nichole_blanke/superintellectualunicorns/wish/151724643 Parminder Kaur https://padlet.com/i_nichole_blanke/superintellectualunicorns/wish/151724914 18.Sedulous(adjective)-  delligent in application or pursuit.
Sedulously(adverb)
Sedulousness(noun)
Easy way to say it-  careful, thorough.
Etymology- 1530-40 Latin sēdulus, adj. derivative of thephrase sē dolō diligently, literally, without guile;replacing sedulious (see sedulity, -ous ).
Sentence- Hamlet is sedulous about his plan to kill Claudius, so he makes Horatio and Bernardo swear by his sword.

]]> 2017-02-06 06:21:10 UTC https://padlet.com/i_nichole_blanke/superintellectualunicorns/wish/151724914 Parminder Kaur https://padlet.com/i_nichole_blanke/superintellectualunicorns/wish/151726198 19. Vacillate(verb)- to waver in mind, will, or feeling.
Vacillater(noun)
Easy way to say it- hesitate.
Etymology- 1590-1600 Latin vacillātus (past participle ofvacillāre to sway to and fro); see -ate.
Sentence- Hamlet does not vacillate when he draws his sword towards tapestry without even knowing who is behind it, so he ends up killing 
Polonius.




]]> 2017-02-06 06:39:54 UTC https://padlet.com/i_nichole_blanke/superintellectualunicorns/wish/151726198 Parminder Kaur https://padlet.com/i_nichole_blanke/superintellectualunicorns/wish/151727161 20. Vacuous(adjective)- empty, marked by a lack of ideas or intelligence.
Vacuously (adverb)
Vacuousness (noun)
Easy way to say it- Brainless, silly.
Etymology- Mid 17th century (in the sense empty of matter)from Latin vacuus ‘empty’ + -ous.
Sentence- Hamlet acts vacuous after the ghost of his father shows up while he is with his mother Getrude.]]> 2017-02-06 06:55:37 UTC https://padlet.com/i_nichole_blanke/superintellectualunicorns/wish/151727161