Macbeth Vocabulary Quiz

What does the term "Apparition" refer to in the context of Macbeth vocabulary?

• A) A compensation for loss

• B) A ghostly appearing figure

• C) A warning of upcoming disaster

• D) A dark cloud or smoke

What is the meaning of "Blaspheme" as used in Macbeth vocabulary?

• A) To use ambiguous or unclear language

• B) To speak disrespectfully about God or sacred things

• C) To suggest something supernatural

• D) To foreshadow a future event

In Macbeth vocabulary, what does "Equivocate" mean?

• A) To offer a good view of something

• B) To compensate for loss or harm

• C) To use language that is purposefully ambiguous or unclear

• D) To be unequaled or unrivaled

What does "Recompense" signify in the context of Macbeth vocabulary?

• A) A dark cloud or smoke

• B) A ghostly appearing figure

• C) Compensation or reward given for loss or harm suffered

• D) A place or position offering a good view

What is the definition of "Vantage" as per Macbeth vocabulary?

• A) A place or position offering a good view of something

• B) Something that foreshadows a future event

• C) Compensation or reward for loss

• D) A dark cloud or smoke

What does "Harbinger" mean in the context of Macbeth vocabulary?

• A) Compensation or reward for loss

• B) A ghostly appearing figure

• C) Something that foreshadows a future event

• D) A place or position offering a good view

How is "Peerless" defined in Macbeth vocabulary?

• A) Suggesting something supernatural

• B) Unequaled; unrivaled

• C) A warning of upcoming disaster

• D) A dark cloud or smoke

What does "Weird" originally suggest in Macbeth vocabulary before its meaning changed to "strange"?

• A) A ghostly appearing figure

• B) A dark cloud or smoke

• C) Suggesting something supernatural or uncanny

• D) Compensation or reward for loss

What is the meaning of "Dire" as used in Macbeth vocabulary?

• A) Compensation or reward for loss

• B) A place or position offering a good view

• C) Extremely serious or urgent; a warning of upcoming disaster

• D) Unequaled; unrivaled

What does "Pall" refer to in the context of Macbeth vocabulary?

• A) A ghostly appearing figure

• B) Compensation or reward for loss

• C) A place or position offering a good view

• D) A dark cloud or smoke that produces an effect of gloom