MacBeth 2 Vocab Flashcards

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Jocund

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adj
cheerful and lighthearted

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judicious

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adj
having, showing or done with good judgement or sense

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malevolence

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noun
state or condition of being malevolent

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mirth

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noun
amusement, especially as exposed in laughter

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multitudinous

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adj
very numerous

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murky

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adj
dark and gloomy, especially due to thick mist

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palpable

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adj
(of a feeling or atmosphere) so intense as to seem almost tangible

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peerless

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unequaled; unrivaled

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pernicious

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adj
having a harmful effect; especially in a gradual or subtle way

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plight

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noun
a dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation

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prate

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verb
talk foolishly or at tedious length about something

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profound

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adj
(state) very great or intense
(person) having or showing great knowledge or insight

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prowess

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skill or expertise in a particular field; bravery in battle

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equivocation

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noun
use of ambiguous language to conceal the truth or avoid committing oneself; prevarication

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redress

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verb
remedy or set right (an undesirable or unfair situation)

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