Vocabulary Flashcards from Scottish Literature Lecture

These flashcards contain key vocabulary terms and their definitions from the lecture.

Thane

Scottish nobleman.

Prophecy

Prediction of future events.

Treachery

Betrayal of trust.

Apparition

A ghost.

Relentless

Harsh or persistent.

Riveting

Fascinating or charming.

Proactive

Causing disturbance or involvement.

Beckoning

Summoning or waving someone.

Parasitic

Living off someone else.

Ambition

Strong desire to achieve something.

Bodacious

Outstanding or remarkable.

Soliloquy

A long speech by a character alone on stage.

Malevolent

Having or showing a wish to do evil to others.

Loyalty

Dedication to a person or cause.

Greed

Selfish desire for something.