Act V Vocabulary - Macbeth

Recoil

v. suddenly flinch/spring back in horror or disgust

Upbraid

v. find fault with; scold

Purgative

adj. having a laxative effect

Treatise

n. a formal/systematic book or writing dealing with a specific subject.

Fortitude

n. strength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger/bear pain/adversity with courage

Industrious

adj. characterized by hard work & perseverance, diligent

Brandish

n. to shake/wave (something such as a weapon) menacingly

Bane

n. a cause of great stress/annoyance

Abhor

v. regard with disgust/hatred

Mar

v. to ruin/diminish the perfection or wholesomeness of, spoil