Macbeth Vocab

Pall (n)

something that covers or conceals

Mettle (n)

A persons ability to cope well with difficulties or to face a demanding situation in a spirited and resilient way.

Meek (adj.)

quiet, gentle, easily imposed on

Heath (n)

Area of uncultivated land with coarse grasses

Garment (n)

A item of clothing

Vantage (n)

A place or position affording a good view of something

Wanton (adj.)

A cruel or violent cation that is deliberate and the reason for that action cant be justified

Prophetic (adj)

Accurately describing or predicting what will happen in the future

Venture (n)

A risky or daring journey of undertaking

Rapt (adj.)

Competely fascinated by what one is seeing or hearing

Contend (v)

Struggle to surmount a difficulty or danger

Merciless (adj.)

Showing no compassion, mercy or pity

Humble (adj.)

Having or showing a modest or low estimate of one’s own importance

Foul (adj.)

Morally very bad evil; fierce.

Impede (v.)

Delay or prevent by obstructing

Chastise (v.)

To inflict punishment on; to rebuke or reprimand; to scold

Harbinger (n)

A person or thing that announces or signals the approach of another

Beguile (v)

To charm or enchant (someone), sometimes in a deceptive way.

Gall (n)

bold and impudent behavior; impudence

Brandish (v)

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

Valor (n)

Great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle

Trifle (adj)

something of little value, substance, or importance.

Recompense (v)

make amends to (someone) for loss or harm suffered; compensate.

Largess (n))

generosity in bestowing money or gifts upon others.

Temperate (adj)

Showing moderation or self restraint