english macbeth vocab 4

posterity

descendants (future generations) of a person

quell

suppress/ put an end to a rebellion (with force)

purveyor

person or group who sells/deals/believes in a particular idea or good

potent

having great power/ influence

petty

of little importance (trivial)

rend

to tear into two or more pieces

rue

bitterly regret (something someone did or allowed to happen)

prattle

foolish/inconsequential talk

quench

satisfy one’s thirst or extinguish a fire

scrupulous

(person/ process of being) diligent and attentive to details

reconcile

restore a relationship (friendly)

profundity

deep insight/ a deep knowledge (or thought)

pernicious

having a gradual **harmful** effect (subtle)

resolute

purposeful/ unwavering/ determined (in an admirable way)

plight

dangerous/unfortunate situation

sanctify

make legitimate/ declare holy (purify)

rancor

bitterness/ resentfulness

prate

talk foolishly (or long length) about something

prologue

an introductory section of a book

requite

make an appropriate return/response (of a wrongdoing)