Macbeth Vocab

Question 1

Surmise

Answer 1

To think or infer without strong evidence; guess

Question 2

Recompense

Answer 2

To repay, compensate, or reward for service

Question 3

Compunction

Answer 3

A feeling of uneasiness or anxiety for doing something wrong; remorse

Question 4

Cleave

Answer 4

To adhere closely, stick or cling, to remain faithful

Question 5

Prate

Answer 5

To talk excessively and pointlessly

Question 6

Equivocator

Answer 6

Someone who intentionally uses ambiguous or unclear expressions to mislead or deceive people

Question 7

Augment

Answer 7

Make (something) greater by adding to it; increase

Question 8

Sundry

Answer 8

Various or diverse

Question 9

Palpable

Answer 9

Able to be touched; tangible

Question 10

Laudable

Answer 10

Deserving of praise; praiseworthy; commendable

Question 11

Dolor

Answer 11

Grief or sorrow

Question 12

Avarice

Answer 12

Excessive greed

Question 13

Undaunted

Answer 13

Not intimidated or discouraged by difficulty, danger, or disappointment

Question 14

Perturb

Answer 14

To disturb or disquiet greatly in mind; agitate

Question 15

Avouch

Answer 15

To make frank acknowledgement, declare, or assert