Tragedy of Macbeth Flashcards
1
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Pernicious
A
Hurtful; deadly; fatal
2
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Parricide
A
The act of killing one’s mother, father, or close relative
3
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Abhor
A
To loathe, detest, or hate
4
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Adage
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a saying that expresses a common observation
5
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posterity
A
future generations
6
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Brandish (v.)
A
to wave or flourish in a menacing or vigorous fashion
7
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Harbinger
A
messenger with news of the future.
8
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Malevolence
A
ill will or evil intentions
9
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Jocund
A
Cheerful
10
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Blaspheme
A
To speak disrespectfully of God
11
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Jovial
A
cheerful; having good humor
12
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Mettle
A
the courage to carry on
13
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Equivocate
A
be deliberately ambiguous or unclear in order to mislead or withhold information
14
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usurper
A
one who seizes without legal right
15
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equivocate
A
use language misleadingly to deceive
