Macbeth Vocabulary Review

A compilation of vocabulary words from Macbeth along with their definitions.

abhor

to regard with disgust or hatred

posterity

all future generations of people

portent

a sign or warning that something, especially something momentous, is likely to happen

tyrant

a cruel and oppressive ruler

avarice

extreme greed for wealth or material gain

swelter

to be uncomfortably hot

perturbation

anxiety; mental uneasiness

quench

to satisfy thirst or extinguish

brainsickly

mentally deranged or insane

vice

immoral or wicked behavior

verify

to prove or confirm the truth of something

perseverance

continued effort despite difficulty

censure

express severe disapproval

metaphysical

relating to the abstract or theoretical

surmise

to suppose something is true without evidence

fare

to perform in a particular way

entreat

to plead or beg earnestly

malevolent

having or showing a wish to do evil

renown

the condition of being known or talked about

pristine

in its original condition; unspoiled

epicure

a person who appreciates fine food and drink

valor

great courage in the face of danger

largess

generosity in giving

equivocate

to use vague language to hide the truth

recompense

compensation for loss or harm

parricide

the killing of one’s own parent

upbraid

to scold or criticize

murky

dark, gloomy, or unclear

palpable

so intense it seems tangible

eminence

fame or recognized superiority