Act 1 Macbeth vocab Flashcards
1
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Augment
A
to make greater or supplement
2
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- Augury
A
an omen or prophecy
3
Q
- Blasphemous
A
irreverent, profane
4
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- Daunt
A
to intimidate, dismay
5
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- Clamor
A
loud noise or shouting
6
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- Credulous
A
believing on slight evidence, gullible
7
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- Desolate
A
deserted without inhabitants
8
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- Disdain
A
intense dislike, treat with scorn or contempt
9
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- Expeditious
A
done with speed and efficiency
10
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- Lament
A
to mourn or express sorrow in a demonstrative way
11
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- Malevolence
A
ill will or evil intentions
12
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- Malicious
A
– motivated by hate or deliberate intent to harm
13
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- Mirth
A
gladness and merriment accompanied by laughter
14
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- Posterity
A
future generations, all descendants of a person
15
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- Potent
A
powerful, having a strong effect
