Macbeth Vocabulary Quiz

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abhor

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regard with disgust and hatred.

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abjure

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solemnly renounce (a belief, cause, or claim).

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abhor

regard with disgust and hatred.

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abjure

solemnly renounce (a belief, cause, or claim).

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bane

a cause of great distress or annoyance.

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corporal

a low-ranking noncommissioned officer in the armed forces, in particular (in the US Army) an NCO ranking above private first class and below sergeant or (in the US Marine Corps) an NCO ranking above lance corporal and below sergeant.

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dauntless

showing fearlessness and determination.
aka bravery

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discern

perceive or recognize (something).

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disdain

the feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect; contempt.

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eminence

fame or recognized superiority, especially within a particular sphere or profession.

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equivocate

use ambiguous language so as to conceal the truth or avoid committing oneself.

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impede

delay or prevent (someone or something) by obstructing them; hinder.

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jocund

cheerful and lighthearted.

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laudably

in a way that deserves praise, even if there is little or no success

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mirth

amusement, especially as expressed in laughter.

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palpable

(of a feeling or atmosphere) so intense as to seem almost tangible.

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pernicious

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

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perturbation

anxiety; mental uneasiness.

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plight

a dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation.

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posterity

all future generations of people.

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purgative

strongly laxative in effect.

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rancor

bitterness or resentfulness, especially when long-standing.

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repose

a state of rest, sleep, or tranquility.

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surmise

suppose that something is true without having evidence to confirm it.

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temperate

relating to or denoting a region or climate characterized by mild temperatures.

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verity

a true principle or belief, especially one of fundamental importance.