Acts I and II of Macbeth Vocabulary Flashcards
(30 cards)
having the ability to predict the future
prophetic
great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle
valor
the crime of betraying one’s country, especially by attempting to kill the sovereign or overthrow the government.
treason
to suppose that something is true without having evidence to confirm it
surmise
a passionate expression of grief or sorrow
lament
Able to be touched or felt
Palpable
violation of what is regarded as sacred.
Sacrilegious
having the qualities of surrealism; bizarre or dreamlike
surreal
a state of rest, sleep, or tranquility
repose
devoutly religious
pious
The prophet was described as being ________, since he spent nearly every day within the church walls.
pious
The tension in the room was nearly _____ after the teacher sent the misbehaving student to discipline.
palpable
The witch could be described as _____, since she could predict the future of those she met.
prophetic
The decorated army veteran was described as someone with great ____, due to his contributions in World War II.
valor
The prisoner had committed ________, the ultimate crime in the dictatorship led country.
treason
The detective new better than to only _____ what happened to the victim; she knew she must solve the case carefully.
surmise
The bear was in a deep state of ________ during hibernation.
repose
The weather was nearly _________; it was snowing in May!
surreal
They considered the actions a ______ destruction of the shrine
sacrilegious
Ken began to______ the death of his only son.
lament
Prophetic
having the ability to predict the future
Valor
great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle
Treason
the crime of betraying one’s country, especially by attempting to kill the sovereign or overthrow the government
Surmise
to suppose that something is true without having evidence to confirm it
