Macbeth Vocab: Act 3 Flashcards
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Affliction
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(n) a condition of great physical or mental distress
2
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Chide
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(v) to put down; to tell someone off
3
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Cloistered
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(adj) secluded from the world
4
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Dauntless
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(adj) fearless, unable to be intimidated
5
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Fruitless
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(adj) unproductive or unsuccessful
6
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Grapple
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(v) wrestle or struggle with
7
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Incensed
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(adj) made extremely angry
8
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Jovial
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(adj) cheerful; happy
9
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Malevolence
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(n) great evil or harm
10
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Pious
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(adj) religious; devout
11
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Purged
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(v) removed something undesirable or imperfect
12
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Scepter
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(n) a ceremonial staff or rod
13
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Sundry
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(adj) various; miscellaneous
14
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Tyrant
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(n) harsh or cruel leader
15
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Vile
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(adj) disgusting; wicked; unpleasant