Worksheets"Macbeth" Act One Vocabulary
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the meaning of "chalice"?
A type of fruit
A cup or goblet
A musical instrument
A piece of clothing
What does "chastise" mean?
To praise highly
To punish by beating; criticize severely
To ignore completely
To reward generously
What is the definition of "compunctious"?
Deserving of praise
Deserving of shame; deeply wrong
Full of joy
Full of energy
What does "dwindle" mean?
To increase rapidly
To make or become gradually less until little remains
To remain constant
To expand indefinitely
What is a "harbinger"?
A type of bird
One that indicates or foreshadows what is to come; forerunner
A musical note
A type of plant
What does "implored" mean?
To ignore completely
Involved by logical necessity; entail; appealed to; beseeched
To laugh loudly
To run quickly
What is "ingratitude"?
A feeling of joy
A lack of gratitude; ungratefulness
A sense of pride
A state of confusion
What does "interim" refer to?
A permanent state
A period between two events
A type of celebration
A final decision
What is "mettle"?
Weakness of character
Strength of character; determination
A type of metal
A form of art
What does "minion" mean?
A leader
A powerful figure
Submissive follower or dependent
A type of animal
What is a "plight"?
A joyful occasion
A difficult or adverse situation
A type of dance
A simple task
What does "prophetic" mean?
Of, or a characteristic of, a prophet or prophecy
Related to music
Concerning agriculture
About cooking
What does "surmise" mean?
To know for certain
To infer with little evidence; guess
To forget completely
To remember vividly
What are "trifles"?
Things of great importance
Things of little importance or value; small amounts
Large quantities of food
Expensive items
What does "withered" mean?
Full of life
Dried up or shriveled, as if from loss of moisture
Growing rapidly
Expanding continuously
