Macbeth Act 1 Flashcards

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Hurly Burly

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(Noun)
Definition: really busy or chaotic

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Thane

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(Noun) A man who held land granted by the King or by a military nobleman.
Thane of Corevi

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Whence

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(Adverb) From what place or source
From which: From where

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Valor

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(Noun) Great courage in the face of danger
Bravery when faced with a deadly situation.

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Minion

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(Noun) A follower or underling of a powerful person
A henchmen or Follower

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Aught

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(Pronoun) Anything at all
Know you aught of this fellow

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Prophetic

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(Adjective) accurately describing or predicting what will happen in the future.
His warning proved prophetic, predicted.

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Surmise

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(Verb) Suppose that something is true without having any evidence
A ¨hunch¨ or He surmised that something might be wrong

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Harbinger

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(Noun) a person or thing that announces or signals the approach of another.
Herald or Omen

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Adage

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(Noun) a proverb or short statement expressing a general truth.
Saying/Dictum

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Bellona

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The ancient roman goddess of war

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