Macbeth Part 1 Vocabulary

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Hail

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A shout of greeting or welcome.

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Thane

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A Scottish lord.

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Battlements

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High parts of the castle walls, with openings, used in defense.

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Dismay

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Filled with fear or dread so that one is not sure of what to do.

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Remorse

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A deep feeling of sorrow or guilt over a wrong that has been done.

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Heath

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An area of open uncultivated land, typically covered with heather and low shrubs.

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Prophecy

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A prediction of what will happen in the future.

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Ambition

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A strong desire to do or achieve something, typically requiring determination and hard work.

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Tragedy

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A dramatic composition, often dealing with a serious theme, that typically ends in disaster for the main character.

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Fate

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The development of events beyond a person's control, regarded as determined by a supernatural power.