List 4: Macbeth Part I Flashcards

(19 cards)

1
Q

to increase, enlarge, or intensify in size, quantity, or degree

A

augment v augmentation n

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

to make loud, continued noise; a loud, insistent noise or outcry, often associated with demanding or excited expression as in support or protest

A

clamor n/v clamorous adj clamorously adv

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

to face or encounter a challenging or difficult situation; to bring to the attention or awareness of someone in a direct and assertive manner

A

confront v confrontational adj confrontationally adv confrontation n

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

showing a sign of evil or calamity to come; marked by great urgency or danger; causing fear

A

direful/dire adj direly adv direness n

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

a person’s inherent qualities of mind and character, including their temperament, attitude, and general outlook on life; the prevailing tendency or mood; the getting rid of whatever is unwanted or useless

A

disposition n dispositional n

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

a position of prominence or superiority; high rank, reputation, or importance in a particular field or sphere of activity

A

eminence n eminent adj eminently adv

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

to hold a high opinion of with deep respect for due to their exemplary qualities of achievements

A

esteem trans v/n

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

in a way that is marked by free honest, and straightforward speech or behavior, often without reserve or concealment

A

frank adj frankly adv frankness n

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

to scald in water or steam in order to remove the skin from, whiten, or stop an enzymatic action (as in food); to become white as from shock or fear

A

blanch v

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

to request in an urgent, persistent manner, often seeking help or mercy

A

implore v imploringly adv

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

characterized by good-humored cheerfulness or high spirits

A

jovial adj jovially adv joviality/jovialness n

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

showing obvious signs of wealth and comfort; richly or generously provided or given; going beyond a normal or acceptable limit in degree or amount, particularly in extravagance or abundance

A

lavish trans v/adj lavishly adv lavishness n

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

having or showing a desire to harm, injure, or cause suffering to others intentionally

A

malicious adj maliciously adv maliciousness/malice n

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

(n) an imperfection or blemish; to impair or ruin the perfection, quality, appearance, or condition of something

A

mar v/n

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

to ask for or try to obtain, often with a sense of formality; the state of being or expressing concern, anxiousness, or protectiveness; to entice or lure, especially into evil

A

solicit v solicitous adj solicitously adv solicitation n

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

including many things of different kinds, often in a collection

17
Q

to form a notion about something without sufficient or conclusive evidence

18
Q

bravely resolute especially in the face of danger or difficulty; not discouraged

A

undaunted adj undauntedly adv

19
Q

unduly extravagant or abundant; having no just foundation or provocation; in an unchecked, unrestrained, or excessive manner, often without regard for consequences or morality

A

wanton adj wantonly adv wantonness n