ALL OF MACBETH

valor

great/ extreme courage (in the face of danger)

sovereign

possessing supreme or ultimate power (like a monarch)

multitudinous

a large amount or number

equivocate

to speak in a way that is unclear and confusing using ambiguous language (to hide the truth)

predominance

the possession/ exertion of control or power

cherubin

angels

alarum

a call to arms

porter

employee like a doorkeeper who carries luggage

scruples

doubts towards the morality of an action (what stops you when you think doing something is wrong)

warrant

justification/ permission

indissoluble

unable to be destroyed

dauntless

fearlessness/ determination

cogent

clear/convincing/ appealing to the mind of reason

jocund

cheerful and lighthearted

infirmity

weakness

malevolence

vicious ill will/spite/hatred (evil)

dogmatic

annoyingly stubborn

didactic

intended to teach

adage

a saying (like proverb) that is well known throughout time

rapport

when two people understand each other’s feelings and communicate it well

epicure

person who likes food OR a philosophy system based on philosopher Epicurus

ecstasy

an overwhelming feeling of great happiness or joyful excitement.

desolate

an empty deserted place

dispatch

to send to a destination or for a purpose

fret

to be worried or scared

harbingers

something/one that announces the approach of someone (like a trumpet)

esteem

respect/ admiration

flout

to openly disregard

daunt

doing something that makes someone feel intimidated/ apprehensive

galling

annoying/ humiliating

disdain

the feeling that someone/thing is unworthy of consideration/ respect

hideous

really ugly

entreaty

ernest or humble request

deft

demonstrating skill/ cleverness

homage

special honor or respect (publicly)

forswear

agree to give up or do without (something)

credulous

having/showing too great a readiness

diminution

reduction in size/ importance of something

expeditious

done with speed and efficiency

equivocate

use ambiguous/ confusing language to conceal the truth

malady

disease/ ailment

malicious

intending/ intended to do harm (adjective)

largess

money & gifts given generously

husband (verb)

use resources economically (conserve)

industrious

diligent/ hard working

laud

(formal) praise someone/thing highly in a public contex

homely

unattractive in appearance

mirth

amusement (expressed in laughter)

kindle

to light/ set on fire

humane

having compassion and a refining effect on people

lament

mourn (death)

mortify

make someone feel embarrassed

malevolence

Condition of being malevolent (having a wish to do evil to others) (noun)

lecher

someone with A LOT of sexual desire

oblivion

state of being unaware

palatable

satisfactory/ pleasing (to taste)

malice

intention to do evil (noun)

intemperance

lack of restraint/ excessive indulgence (alcohol)

mettle

a person’s ability to cope with difficulties

obscure

not discovered/ uncertain

posterity

descendants (future generations) of a person

quell

suppress/ put an end to a rebellion (with force)

purveyor

person or group who sells/deals/believes in a particular idea or good

potent

having great power/ influence

petty

of little importance (trivial)

rend

to tear into two or more pieces

rue

bitterly regret (something someone did or allowed to happen)

prattle

foolish/inconsequential talk

quench

satisfy one’s thirst or extinguish a fire

scrupulous

(person/ process of being) diligent and attentive to details

reconcile

restore a relationship (friendly)

profundity

deep insight/ a deep knowledge (or thought)

pernicious

having a gradual harmful effect (subtle)

resolute

purposeful/ unwavering/ determined (in an admirable way)

plight

dangerous/unfortunate situation

sanctify

make legitimate/ declare holy (purify)

rancor

bitterness/ resentfulness

prate

talk foolishly (or long length) about something

prologue

an introductory section of a book

requite

make an appropriate return/response (of a wrongdoing)

usurp

take (a position of power) illegally or by force

temperate

relating to a region or climate characterized by mild temperatures

utter

make a sound with one’s voice/ say something aloud

stealthy

behaving in a cautious manner so as not to be seen/ heard

wanton

having casual sexual relationships OR a cruel action that was unprovoked

surfeited

having one’s appetite completely satisfied/ over indulge

vanquished

to conquer or subdue by force

voluptuous

having a curved shape and being sexually attractive

sieve

large kitchen strainer (straining solids from liquids)

sentinel

a soldier/ guard who stands and keeps watch

warranted

justified/ officially affirm or guarantee

summon

urgently call on (someone) to be present especially as a witness in court

spurn

reject with disdain/ contempt

searing

extremely hot/ intense OR critical

trifling

unimportant/ trivial