genius either of two spirits, one good and one evil, supposed to influence one's destiny.
hereditary sloth the natural inclination of a younger brother to be lazy, according to Sebastian, who sees the lack of a hereditary title as a reason to achieve nothing on his own.
hest [Archaic] a behest; a bidding; an order. Miranda was commanded not to reveal her name.
hollowly here, insincerely.
inch-meal inch by inch. Here, Caliban hopes for Prospero's fall.
inveterate firmly established over a long period.
