Act 1 Macbeth vocab Flashcards

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Augment

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to make greater or supplement

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  1. Augury
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an omen or prophecy

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  1. Blasphemous
A

irreverent, profane

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  1. Daunt
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to intimidate, dismay

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5
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  1. Clamor
A

loud noise or shouting

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  1. Credulous
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believing on slight evidence, gullible

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  1. Desolate
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deserted without inhabitants

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  1. Disdain
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intense dislike, treat with scorn or contempt

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  1. Expeditious
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done with speed and efficiency

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  1. Lament
A

to mourn or express sorrow in a demonstrative way

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  1. Malevolence
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ill will or evil intentions

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12
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  1. Malicious
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– motivated by hate or deliberate intent to harm

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13
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  1. Mirth
A

gladness and merriment accompanied by laughter

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14
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  1. Posterity
A

future generations, all descendants of a person

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  1. Potent
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powerful, having a strong effect

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Rancor

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bitter, deep-seeded ill will, enmity

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  1. Scrupulous
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very principled, careful and conscientious

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  1. Sieve
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a utensil for sifting or straining

19
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Stealthy

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acting in a secret and sneaky way

20
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Voluptuous

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pleasurable to the senses

21
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Person: Banquo

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The brave, noble general whose children, according to the witches’ prophecy, will inherit the throne

22
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Person: Malcom

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Son of Duncan

23
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Person: Donalbain

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Youngest son of duncan

24
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Person: Lennox

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Nobleman

25
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Person: Angus

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Nobleman sent to guide macbeth to Duncan to tell him he is Thane