Macbeth Act 3 Vocabulary

Question 1

malice

Answer 1

Definition: the intention or desire to do evil; ill will.
“I bear no malice toward anybody”

Synonym: spitefulness, spite, malevolence, maliciousness, animosity, hostility.

Question 2

eminence

Answer 2

Definition: fame or recognized superiority, especially within a particular sphere or profession.
“her eminence in cinematography”

Synonym: illustriousness, distinction, renown, preeminence, notability.

Question 3

vizard

Answer 3

Definition: a mask or disguise.

Question 4

nonpareil

Answer 4

Definition: having no match or equal; unrivaled.
“he is a nonpareil storyteller”

Synonym: incomparable, matchless, unrivaled, unparalleled, unequaled.

Question 5

blanched

Answer 5

Definition: (of an item of food) having been briefly immersed in boiling water, especially in order to remove the skin or to prepare it for further cooking.
“add the garlic, spices, and blanched cauliflower to the fried onion and continue to cook until soft”

Question 6

avaunt

Answer 6

Definition: go away.
“avaunt, you worm-faced fellows of the night!”

Question 7

beldams

Answer 7

Definition: an old woman.
a malicious and ugly woman, especially an old one; a witch.

Question 8

pious

Answer 8

Definition: devoutly religious.

Synonym: religious, devout, devoted, dedicated, reverent, God-fearing.