| Lament (v) | to mourn or express sorrow in a demonstrative manner |
| entreat (v) | to make an earnest request |
| augment (v) | to make greater or supplement |
| sentinel (n) | one who keeps guard as a sentry |
| prate (v) | to talk idly or foolishly at great lengthd |
| quench (v) | to extinguish, put out, to relieve with liquid |
| equivocate (v) | to attempt to lie, to mislead, or to hide the truth |
| obscure (adj) | difficult to see, vague |
| clamor (n) | loud noise or shouting |
| temperate (adj) | marked by moderateion; keeping within limits, not excessive |
| expedition (n) | a journey or excursion undertaken for a specific purpose |
| scruples (n) | an ethical consideration or principle that inhibits action |
| malice (n) | desire to harm others |
Macbeth Act 2 Vocabulary
August 3, 2019