Macbeth Vocab Flashcards
to infer with little evidence; guess; conjecture; an idea or opinion base on little evidence
surmise
1) involved by logical necessity; entailed; 2) appealed to; beseeched
implored
of, or a characteristic of, a prophet or prophecy
prophetic
strength of character; determination
mettle
one that indicates or foreshadows what is to come; forerunner
harbinger
to make or become gradually less until little remains
dwindle
deserving of shame; deeply wrong
compunctious
a period between two events
interim
dried up or shriveled, as if from a loss of moisture
withered
to punish by beating; to criticize severely
chastise
a submissive follower or dependent
minion
lack of gratitude; ungratefulness
ingratitude
a difficult or adverse situation
plight
a cup or goblet
chalice
things of little importance or value; small amounts
trifles
calling for service or action
summons
o add something in order to make it larger or more substantial
augment
to cover with a substance; usually gold or gold-like
gild
expression(s) of grief or sorrow
lamenting
able to be felt or touched
palpable
appearing as most important or powerful; strongest or most common in number or amount
predominance
satisfied thirst
quenched
moral or ethical considerations
scruples
shouted and demanded noisily
clamored
loyalty to a ruler or country
allegiance
to stir emotion in someone; arouse
provoke
a severe, serious, or desperate situation or circumstance
dire
drinking and becoming noisy
carousing
intention or desire to cause great harm to someone
malice
to talk or negotiate; speak with
parley
