Macbeth Vocabulary Act I Flashcards

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1
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anon

A

right away

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2
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beguile

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to mislead

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3
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disdain

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a feeling of intense dislike

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4
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ere

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before

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5
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frankly

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honestly

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6
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harbinger

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one that indicates or foreshadows what is to come

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7
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heath

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a wasteland overgrown with shrubs

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8
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impede

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to prevent / delay the progress of

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9
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implore

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to beg urgently

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10
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kinsmen

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a male relative

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11
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meek

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patient, gentle

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12
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minion

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a slave-like follower or employee

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13
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nimbly

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quickly, lightly, & with ease

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14
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pall

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a coffin

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15
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plight

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a bad / unfortunate situation

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16
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prologue

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introductory speech that calls attention to the theme of a play

17
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repentance

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regret for past action

18
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surmise

A

to guess based on incomplete evidence

19
Q

tempest

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a violent storm with very strong

winds

20
Q

valor

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heroic courage