Vocab 5/6

Question 1

antagonist

Answer 1

a person who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something; an adversary; in literature, whatever or whomever is the opponent of the main character in a
conflict

Question 2

augment

Answer 2

make (something) greater by adding to it; increase

Question 3

avarice

Answer 3

extreme greed for wealth or material gain; in Christianity, one of the seven deadly sins

Question 4

bosom

Answer 4

literally, the chest; in literature this is often used to mean the seat of emotions, or a place of loving care and protection

Question 5

cleave

Answer 5

in Macbeth, this is used to mean to adhere strongly to (as in a particular pursuit or belief)

Question 6

confound

Answer 6

cause surprise or confusion in (someone), especially by acting against their expectations

Question 7

cunning

Answer 7

having or showing skill in achieving one’s ends by deceit or evasion

Question 8

diminutive

Answer 8

extremely or unusually small

Question 9

dolor

Answer 9

a state of great sorrow or distress

Question 10

earnest

Answer 10

resulting from or showing sincere and intense conviction.

Question 11

epicure

Answer 11

a person who takes particular pleasure in fine food and drink

Question 12

insatiable

Answer 12

(of an appetite or desire) impossible to satisfy

Question 13

jovial

Answer 13

cheerful and friendly

Question 14

judicious

Answer 14

having, showing, or done with good judgment or sense

Question 15

laudable

Answer 15

(of an action, idea, or goal) deserving praise and commendation

Question 16

malady

Answer 16

a disease or ailment

Question 17

perchance

Answer 17

by some chance; perhaps

Question 18

pernicious

Answer 18

having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way

Question 19

protagonist

Answer 19

the leading character or one of the major characters in a drama, movie, novel, or other fictional text; an advocate or champion of a particular cause or idea

Question 20

prudence

Answer 20

the quality of acting with or showing care and thought for the future

Question 21

ruthless

Answer 21

having or showing no pity or compassion for others

Question 22

sanctity

Answer 22

the state or quality of being holy, sacred, or saintly; ultimate importance and inviolability

Question 23

scruples

Answer 23

feelings of doubt or hesitation with regard to the morality or propriety of a course of action

Question 24

treachery

Answer 24

betrayal of trust; deceptive action or nature

Question 25

ultimatum

Answer 25

a final demand or statement of terms, the rejection of which will result in retaliation or a breakdown in relations