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Macbeth Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| plight v | difficult, unfortunate, or adverse situation |
| disdain v | to treat with contempt, to scorn or mock |
| flout v | to show contempt, to insult, to scoff |
| sieve n | a utensil for sifting or straining |
| corporal adj | of the human body, bodily, physical |
| kindle v | to start a fire, to stir up, to incite or arouse |
| prologue n | introductory remarks in a speech, play, or literary work |
| dispatch v | to transact or dispose of a matter promptly or speedily |
| esteem v | favorable opinion or judgement, approval and respect often blended with fondness |
| daunt v | to intimidate, to dismay, to overcome with fear |
| husband v | to manage prudently and in a conservative manner |
| largess n | the bestowing of gifts, or the gift, such as money |
| prate v | to talk idly or foolishly at great length |
| quench v | to extinguish, to put out, to cool either liquid |
| balm n | a soothing substance one that gives relief |
| requite v | to make payment or return |
| combustible adj | capable of catching fire and burning, inflammable |
| obscure adj | difficult to see, not noticeable, far from public view, lacking light |
| expeditious adj | done with speed and efficiency |
| malicious adj | motivated by hate or deliberate intent to harm |
| prosperity n | future generations, all descendants of a person |
| bestow v | to grant or give, to store or house |
| rancor n | bitter deep-seated ill will, enmity |
| ecstasy n | extreme joy or bliss, the state of being beside one’s self, under the influence of overpowering emotions, unconscious of worldly objects, madness |
| cloister v | to seclude or to confine |
| humane adj | kind, compassionate, sympathetic and considerate |
| blanch v | to take the color out of, to bleach, to make white |
| augury n | the practice of divination, an omen or prophesy |
| malevolence n | ill-will or evil intentions |
| homage n | a reverential regard, respect shown by external action, a show of loyalty |
| sovereign n | possessed of controlling power, king or queen |
| epicure n | a person who is devoted to sensual enjoyment, food and drink |
| searing v | to cause to wither, dry up, or to become scorched on the surface |
| antidote n | something that relieves the effects of poison |
| bane n | a source of harm or destruction, harmful or destructive |
| censure v | to blame or to condemn |
| petty adj | small and insignificant, of little or no importance |
| equivocate v | to attempt to lie, to mislead, to hide the truth |
| harbinger n | something that precedes snd forecasts |
| usurp v | to take possession or authority over something without right |
| deft adj | skillful, quick, dexterous, nimble |
| fret v | to worry or be annoyed |
| pernicious adj | very destructive or harmful, deadly |
| diminution n | the act of process or diminishing, lessening or reducing |
| homely adj | plain or unattractive in appearance, or unadorned, simple |
| desolate adj | deserted, without inhabitants, barren |
| intemperance n | lack of moderation usually related to alcohol |
| avarice n | immoderate greed for wealth, insatiable greed |
| credulous adj | believing on slight evidence. gullible |
| malady n | a disease or unwholesome condition |
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