Macbeth Vocab 4

posterity

all future generations of people

quell

to put an end to (a rebellion) using force

purveyor

a person who sells or deal in particular goods

potent

having great power, influence, or effect

petty

of little importance

rend

to tear something into two or more pieces

rue

repentance; regret

prattle

foolish or non-important

quench

satisfy (by drinking)/ to extinguish

scrupulous

diligent, thorough, and extremely attentive to details

reconcile

to restore friendly relations between people

profundity

deep insight; great depth of knowledge or thought

pernicious

having a harmful effect; especially in a gradual or subtle way

resolute

admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering

plight

a dangerous, difficult or unfortunate situation

sanctify

to set apart as or declare holy; consecrate

rancor

a feeling of deep and bitter anger or ill-will

prate

talk foolishly or at tedious length about something

prologue

a separate introductory section/ an event that leads to another event

requite

make an appropriate return for (a favor)