MACBETH VOCAB JAM SEPT 19

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PERCHANCE

Back

perhaps, possibly

Answer explanation

To sleep: perchance to dream . . . Shakespeare

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COUNSEL

Back

Advice given, especially as a result of consultation.

Answer explanation

The lawyer counseled them to avoid rash actions.

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FOE

Back

adversary; enemy

Answer explanation

America's foe is China.

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HITHER

Back

to this place

Answer explanation

To told my children to come hither or else they would be in trouble.

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DISPATCH

Back

to send off or away

Answer explanation

Dispatch the officers to the scene of the crime at once.

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DECREE

Back

an order enforced by law

Answer explanation

The mayor decreed the new law to be followed immediately.

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MELODIOUS

Back

having a pleasing melody

Answer explanation

The baby mobile has melodious notes when turned on.

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WROUGHT

Back

deeply stirred

Answer explanation

The crowd was wrought with excitement.

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PLAGUE

Back

a pestilence

Answer explanation

The Egyptians escaped the plague of locusts.

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woe

Back

great sorrow; distress; an exclamation of grief

Answer explanation

He recounted a tale of misery and woe to the audience.