Macbeth Vocab Flashcards

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abhor

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adj
Inspiring disgust and loathing, repugnant

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Abjure

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verb
solemnly renounce (belief, cause, or claim)

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augment

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Verb
Make something better by adding to it ; increasing

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Benediction

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noun
The utterance of bestowing of a blessing especially at the end of a religious service

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chastise

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Verb
Rebuke or reprimand severely

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cistern

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Noun
An underground Reservoir for rainwater, cauldron

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Clamorous

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adj
Making a loud and confuse noise

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consort

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Noun
Wife, husband, companion ; spouse of reigning monarch

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corporal

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noun
Low ranking officer in the army

adj
Of the human body

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dauntless

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Adjective
Showing fearlessness and determination

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Vantage

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noun
A place or position of affording of good view of something

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diminutive

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Adjective
Extremely are usually small

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discern

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Noun
Ability to judge well

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Intemperance

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noun
Lack of moderation, or restraint

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incensed

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Adjective
Very angry or enraged

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