Macbeth Act I Vocab

Macbeth Act II vocab for Pre-AP English 10.

rapt

Deeply absorbed; engrossed; enraptured

trifle

Something of little importance or value

consequence

Significance; importance OR the effects - something that logically and naturally follows

prologue

A introduction or a preface

imperial

Of or suggesting an empire or a sovereign state (a state or a country with a king, for example); having supreme authority; regal, majestic

soliciting

To entice or incite to evil or illegal action; to convince someone to buy something being sold

heath

Extensive area of uncultivated, open, wild land, covered with low shrubs and bushes

valor

Courage and boldness, as in battle: bravery

valiant

Possessing bravery; showing brave

thane

A feudal lord or baron of Scotland; an old title for Scottish nobility.

minion

One highly esteemed or favored; a darling OR and obsequious follower or dependent (The little yellow guys are minions of Gru - though that isn’t what we are studying.)

bark

A small vessel propelled by oars or sails

peer

One who has equal rank or status

peerless

incomparable; having no match

art

A skill that is obtained by study, practice, and observation. (Think about language arts, the art of medicine…)

nature

Essential characteristics or qualities of a thing or person

beguile

To deceive or trick

greed

An excessive desire to acquire or possess more than one needs or deserves, especially of material wealth. 

ambition

An eager or strong desire to achieve something, such as honor, power, or wealth

surcease

To bring or come to an end; to stop. 

chalice

A cup or goblet; especially a cup or goblet used for Holy Communion (biblical allusion)

faculties

Any of the powers or capacities one possesses, especially of the mind

disingenuous

Not straightforward or candid; crafty

chastise

To criticize severely; to rebuke; to punish, as by beating. 

husband

To use sparingly or economically

husbandry

careful management or conserving of resources, economy