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ELA vocab 5
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Equivocate | verb: to use unclear language to hide the truth or avoid promising The witches ______________when telling Macbeth the prophecy misleading him. |
| Ambition | noun: a strong desire to achieve power or success. Macbeth's unchecked ________________ drives him to commit murder. |
| Regicide | noun: the act of killing a king Macbeth contemplates committing _______________. |
| Prophecy | noun: a prediction of future events, often divinely inspired The witches ________________ that Macbeth will become king sparks the entire tragic plot |
| Tyrant | noun: a cruel and oppressive ruler Many became a ________________ once they gain power |
| Thane | noun: a scottish noble man, similar to a lord. The _________________ of Glamls, and all other _________, were great warriors. |
| Valor | courage and bravery, especially in battle. The general was praised by the president for his ________in battle. |
| Treason | noun: betrayal of one's country or leader Fighting for another country's army is an ant of _______________. |
| Fate | noun: a power believed to control events and outcomes The struggle between _____ and free will is a common theme in movies and plays. |
| Whet | verb:to sharpen a blade A butcher ________her knife before beginning her job. |
| Apparition | noun: a ghost or supernatural appearance I didnt see any ___________ when I stayed in the Mizpah Hotel. |
| revoke | v.to take away His license was _____________ because of his parking tickets. |
| malice | noun:The desire to harm others or do evil Showing traits of ______ at an early age is said to be a sign of psycosis. |
| chastise | verb: to criticize People are often _______ for not cheering for the correct football team. |
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