Macbeth Vocab: Act 3 Flashcards

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Affliction

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(n) a condition of great physical or mental distress

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Chide

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(v) to put down; to tell someone off

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3
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Cloistered

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(adj) secluded from the world

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Dauntless

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(adj) fearless, unable to be intimidated

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Fruitless

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(adj) unproductive or unsuccessful

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Grapple

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(v) wrestle or struggle with

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Incensed

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(adj) made extremely angry

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Jovial

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(adj) cheerful; happy

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Malevolence

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(n) great evil or harm

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Pious

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(adj) religious; devout

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Purged

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(v) removed something undesirable or imperfect

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Scepter

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(n) a ceremonial staff or rod

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Sundry

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(adj) various; miscellaneous

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Tyrant

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(n) harsh or cruel leader

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Vile

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(adj) disgusting; wicked; unpleasant

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