20 vocabulary deck 6 Flashcards
oblivion
the state of being unaware or unconscious of what is happening.
laudatory
(of speech or writing) expressing praise and commendation.
apprehension
anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen.
passionate
showing or caused by strong feelings or a strong belief.
facile
(especially of a theory or argument) appearing neat and comprehensive only by ignoring the true complexities of an issue; superficial.
syntax
the arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language.
rhetorical
the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing, especially the use of figures of speech and other compositional techniques.
solemn
formal and dignified.
grave
a place of burial for a dead body, typically a hole dug in the ground and marked by a stone or mound.
“the coffin was lowered into the grave”
spurious
not being what it purports to be; false or fake
oblige
make (someone) legally or morally bound to an action or course of action.
Macbeth
is a courageous Scottish general who is not naturally inclined to commit evil deeds, yet he deeply desires power and advancement. He kills Duncan against his better judgment and afterward stews in guilt and paranoia.
yokels
an uneducated and unsophisticated person from the countryside.
commingle
mix; blend.
arpeggio
the notes of a chord played in succession, either ascending or descending.
