english macbeth vocab 5

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