Macbeth Vocab #4

posterity

all future generations of people

quell

to put to an end (usually by force), to subdue, supress, or silence

purveyor

a person who sells or deals in particular goods

potent

having great power, influence, or effect

petty

of little inportance, trivial

rend

to tear something into two or more pieces

rue

to bitterly regret (what someone has done or allowed to happen)

prattle

foolish or inconsequential talk

quench

to satisfy ones thirst, to extinguish a fire

scrupulous

moral or ethical / thorough, diligent, attentive to detail

reconcile

to restore friendly relations between, cause to coexist in harmony

profundity

deep insight, great depth of knowledge or thought

pernicious

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

resolute

admirably purposeful,determined, and unwavering

plight

a dangerous, difficult, or unfortunate situation

sanctify

to set apart or declare as holy, to free from sin/purify

rancor

long lasting bitterness or resentfulness

prate

to talk foolishly or at tedious length about something

prologue

a separate introductory section of literature or music

requite

to return a favor, service, or wrongdoing