Macbeth Vocab list 2

covet

To yearn to possess something that belongs to another

pernicious

Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way

oblivious

unaware or concerned about what's happening

diminutive

extremely or unusually small

judicious

Having, showing, or have done something with good judgment or sense

cistern

a large tank used for holding water; an underground reservoir for rainwater

desolate

uninhabited and giving an impression of bleak emptiness

redress

To remedy or to set right

discern

to perceive or recognize; to find out

murky

dark and gloomy, especially due to a thick mist

recoil

to suddenly spring or flich back in fear, horror, or disgust

speculative

engaged in expressing or based on conjecture rather than knowledge

unbraid

to untie; to separate the strands of

direness

extremely serious or urgent; exciting horror warning of disaster

avarice

greed for wealth

abjure

To abandon or renounce a belief, cause, or claim

clamorous

a loud and confusing noise

abhor

to regard with hate and disgust; to hate intensely

prowess

skill or expertise in a particular activity or field

harbinger

a person or thing that announces or signals the approach of another; foreshadows what is to come

adage

a proverb, wise saying accepted as true

predecessor

a person who held a job or office before the current holder; someone or something that came before another in time

oracle

a person thought to be a source of wisdom or prophecy from whom advice is sought

bestow

to present someone with an honor, right, or gift

rancor

bitter resentment or ill-will; spitefulness; malice

appall

to horrify or shock

infinite

without beginning or end; limitless; impossible to measure

cauldron

a very large pot that is used for boiling; a kettle used for cooking over an open fire

conjure

to summon or bring into being as if by magic; to make appear (ghost/spirit) unexpectedly from out of nowhere

vanquish

to defeat in a battle or contest, overthrow; to overcome a feeling or condition; to conquer; to overcome