World Literature 10 H - The Tragedy of Macbeth Vocabulary

Abhor (v.)

regard with disgust and hatred.

Apparition (n.)

a ghost or ghostlike image of a person.

avaricious (adj.)

having or showing an extreme greed for wealth or material gain.

brandish (v.)

wave or flourish (something, especially a weapon) as a threat or in anger or excitement.

chastise (v.)

rebuke or reprimand severely.

fraught (adj.)

(of a situation or course of action) filled with or likely to result in (something undesirable).

harbinger (n.)

a person or thing that announces or signals the approach of another.

impediment (n.)

a hindrance or obstruction in doing something.

knell (n.)

the sound of a bell, especially when rung solemnly for a death or funeral.

laudable (adj.)

(of an action, idea, or goal) deserving praise and commendation.

mettle (n.)

a person’s ability to cope well with difficulties or to face a demanding situation in a spirited and resilient way.

palpable (adj.)

able to be touched or felt.

pernicious (adj.)

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

plight (n.)

a dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation.

prate (v.)

talk foolishly or at tedious length about something

prophetic (adj.)

accurately describing or predicting what will happen

prowess (n.)

skill or expertise in a particular activity or field.

surmise (v.)

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

thane (n.)

a title given to a nobleman in Scotland, essentially equivalent to a duke or earl, who holds power over a specific region of land and is required to provide military service to the king.

valor (n.)

great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle.