Macbeth vocab 3

Question 1

malice

Answer 1

the intention or desire to do evil; ill will. similes are animosity, spite, hostility

Question 2

eminence

Answer 2

fame or recognized superiority, especially within a particular sphere or profession. similes are notability, distinction, renown

Question 3

vizard

Answer 3

a mask or disguise. similes are mask, disguise, covering

Question 4

nonpareil

Answer 4

having no match or equal; unrivaled

Question 5

blanched

Answer 5

(of an item of food) having been briefly immersed in boiling water, especially in order to remove the skin or to prepare it for further cooking. similes are matchless, unrivaled, unparalleled

Question 6

avaunt

Answer 6

go away. similes are leave, go away, leave the vicinity

Question 7

beldams

Answer 7

an old woman. similes are old woman, grandmother

Question 8

pious

Answer 8

devoutly religious. similes are religious, devoted, dedicated, reverent