Macbeth Vocab #3

malady

a sickness, illness, disease, disorder

malicious (adj)

Intended to hurt or harm

largess

generosity

husband

to manage prudently and in a conservative manner

industrious

hard-working

laud

to praise

homely

Plain or unattractive in appearance

mirth

amusement, especially as expressed in laughter

kindle

to start a fire

humane

kind; compassionate; merciful

lament

to express sorrow; to grieve

mortify

to humiliate

malevolence (n)

evil intent

lecher

one who indulges excessively in sexual activity

oblivion

state of being forgotten

palatable

agreeable to the taste

malice (n)

the intention or desire to do evil; ill will

intemperance

lack of moderation or restraint

mettle

ability to face difficulties

obscure

difficult to see, vague