Invented Words:

1. Bedazzled: Used in "The Taming of the Shrew," meaning to be amazed or dazzled.

Assassination: Used in "Macbeth," referring to the act of killing a prominent person, often for
political reasons.
Swagger: Used in "Henry V," referring to a bold or arrogant strut.
Lonely: Used in "Coriolanus," meaning to be alone or isolated.
Hurry: Used in "The Taming of the Shrew," meaning to move quickly.
Dwindle: Used in "Henry IV, Part 1," meaning to gradually diminish in size or amount.
Sanctimonious: Used in "Measure for Measure," referring to someone who acts morally
superior but is hypocritical.
Obscene: Used in "Love's Labour's Lost," meaning offensive or indecent.
Zany: Used in "Love's Labour's Lost," referring to a clownish or comical person.
Gloomy: Used in "Titus Andronicus," meaning dark, dim, or melancholic.
Majestic: Used in "Julius Caesar," describing something grand or regal.
Obsequiously: Used in "Hamlet," describing behavior that is overly obedient or fawning.
Submerge: Although a similar word existed, Shakespeare used it in "The Tempest" to mean
sinking below the surface of water.
Rant: Used in "Hamlet," referring to passionate, often excessive speech.
Unreal: Used in "Macbeth," describing something that is not real or imaginary.
Accused: Used in "Richard III," describing someone who is charged with a crime.
Eyeball: Used in "The Tempest," referring to the literal ball of the eye.
Bedroom: Used in "A Midsummer Night's Dream," describing a place for sleeping.
Critic: Used in "Love's Labour's Lost," referring to someone who analyzes and evaluates.
Accommodation: Used in "As You Like It," referring to lodging or a place to stay.
Bandit: Used in "Henry VI, Part 2," describing an outlaw or robber.
Lackluster: Although the word "lack" existed, Shakespeare used "lackluster" in "As You Like It"
to describe something lacking brightness or brilliance.
Monumental: Used in "Measure for Measure," meaning something significant, like a
monument.
Pedant: Used in "The Taming of the Shrew," describing someone who is overly concerned with
minor details or academic knowledge.
Rumination: Used in "Hamlet," referring to deep thought or contemplation.
Torture: Used in "King John," describing the act of inflicting severe pain or suffering.
Unearthly: Used in "A Midsummer Night's Dream," describing something that is not of this
world or supernatural.
Vulnerable: Used in "The Tempest," describing something that is susceptible to harm or attack.
Watchdog: Used in "The Tempest," referring to a guard dog that keeps watch.
Invented Phrases:

1. Break the ice: Used in "The Taming of the Shrew," meaning to initiate a conversation or activity
to reduce tension.

2. All's well that ends well: Title of one of Shakespeare's plays, suggesting that a positive outcome
justifies any difficulties faced.

3. Brevity is the soul of wit: From "Hamlet," implying that being concise is a mark of intelligence.

4. Neither a borrower nor a lender be: From "Hamlet," advising against borrowing or lending
money.

5. The world's mine oyster: From "The Merry Wives of Windsor," expressing the idea that the
world offers endless opportunities.

6. In a pickle: From "The Tempest," referring to being in a difficult or tricky situation.

7. Eaten out of house and home: From "Henry IV, Part 2," describing someone consuming all
available food.

8. The better part of valor is discretion: From "Henry IV, Part 1," suggesting that it's wise to avoid
unnecessary risks.

9. Knock, knock! Who's there?: From "Macbeth," popularizing a traditional joke format.

10. A wild-goose chase: Used in "Romeo and Juliet," describing a futile or hopeless pursuit.

11. Faint-hearted: Used in "Henry VI, Part 1," describing someone lacking courage or resolve.

12. Green-eyed monster: Used in "Othello," referring to jealousy as a destructive force.

13. Heart of gold: Used in "Henry V," describing someone with a kind and generous nature.

14. Love is blind: Used in "The Merchant of Venice," expressing that love can overlook flaws.

15. One fell swoop: Used in "Macbeth," describing a swift and sudden action.

16. Salad days: Used in "Antony and Cleopatra," referring to a time of youthful inexperience.

17. Sea change: Used in "The Tempest," describing a profound transformation.

18. Stolen thunder: Used in "The London Prodigal," describing someone taking credit for another's
idea.

19. Wear one's heart on one's sleeve: Used in "Othello," describing someone who openly displays
their emotions.