Macbeth Vocabulary Flashcards

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Thane

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a Scottish title of nobility, equivalent to an earl, often awarded land by the king.

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Prophetic

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foretelling or predicting the future, often with a sense of divine insight.

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Harbinger

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a person or thing that signals the approach of something; an omen.

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Valor

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courage or bravery in the face of danger, especially in battle.

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Compunctious

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feeling guilty or showing remorse for wrongdoing.

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Plight

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a dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation.

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Surmise

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to suppose something without evidence; a conjecture or guess.

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Repose

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a state of rest or tranquility.

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Palpable

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capable of being touched or felt; so intense as to seem tangible.

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Equivocate

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to use ambiguous language to conceal the truth or avoid commitment.