Unit 1 (Macbeth) Vocabulary

Vocabulary flashcards covering the key terms and definitions from Unit 1 (Macbeth).

beguile

to mislead by trickery; to deceive

compunction

a feeling of guilt that prevents or follows doing something bad

corporal

bodily; physical

countenance

someone’s face; the expression on someone’s face

enfold

to surround; to envelop

entreat

to ask someone earnestly or anxiously to do something

fitful

not regular or steady; occurring intermittently

grapple

to struggle; to attempt to deal with

harbinger

a person or thing that announces or signals the approach of another

indissoluble

incapable of being broken; permanent

infirmity

weakness; state of being feeble or unable

jovial

full of good humor; genial and playful

largesse

generosity in bestowing money or gifts upon others

malice

the intention or desire to do evil; ill will

missive

a letter, especially a long or official one

obscure

not discovered or known about; uncertain

scruples

a feeling of doubt or hesitation with regard to the morality or propriety of a course of action

surfeit

to cause (someone) to desire no more of something due to having consumed or done it to excess

valiant

possessing or showing courage or determination

wanton

(of a cruel or violent action) deliberate and unprovoked