Macbeth: Act 4 – Vocabulary

Apparition:

• something existing in perception only

• internal organs collectively

• an instrument of public execution

• a vast multitude

Entrails:

• internal organs collectively

• something existing in perception only

• an instrument of public execution

• a vast multitude

Conjure:

• something existing in perception only

• summon into action or bring into existence

• exceedingly harmful

• make reparations or amends for

Gibbet:

• something existing in perception only

• firm in purpose or belief

• an instrument of public execution

• a vast multitude

Deftly:

• firm in purpose or belief

• in an agile manner

• a notable achievement

• plain and unpretentious

Resolute:

• firm in purpose or belief

• summon into action or bring into existence

• speak about unimportant matters rapidly and incessantly

• displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses

Chafe:

• speak about unimportant matters rapidly and incessantly

• cause parts of different plants to grow together

• a notable achievement

• feel extreme irritation or anger

Pernicious:

• worthy of high praise

• displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses

• plain and unpretentious

• exceedingly harmful

Exploit:

• a notable achievement

• summon into action or bring into existence

• make reparations or amends for

• large in size, amount, or degree

Prattle:

• a married woman who is staid and dignified

• speak about unimportant matters rapidly and incessantly

• a vast multitude

• an instrument of public execution