plight | Definition: a condition, state, or situation, especially an unfavorable or unfortunate onePart of Speech: nounAntonym: benefit, good fortune |
sooth | Definition: truth, reality, or factPart of Speech: nounAntonym: lie, deception |
flout | Definition: to treat with disdain, scorn, or contempt; scoff at; mockPart of Speech: verbAntonym: commend, flatter |
disbursed | Definition: to pay out (money); to distribute or scatterPart of Speech: verbAntonym: hold, keep, collect |
rapt | Definition: deeply engrossed or absorbedPart of Speech: adjectiveAntonym: repulsed, disenchanted |
wayward | Definition: turned or turning away from what is right or proper; willfulPart of Speech: adjectiveAntonym: dependable |
enkindle | Definition: to set on fire, kindle; to excite to activity or ardour, arousePart of Speech: verbAntonym: extinguish, put out |
golgatha | Definition: the site outside of the Jerusalem walls where Christ was crucified. Part of Speech: nounAntonym: No antonym |
surmise | Definition: a conjecture or opinion; an idea or thought of something as being possible or likelyPart of Speech: nounAntonym: certainty, knowledge |
thane | Definition: a Scottish term referring to a person holding lands of the king; the chief of a clanPart of Speech: nounAntonym: no antonym |
liege | Definition: A feudal lord entitled to allegiance and servicePart of speech: Noun No antonym |
wanton | Definition: Untruly or ungovernablePart of speech: adjectiveAntonym: Careful and considerate |
kinsman | Definition: blood relative; mostly malePart of speech: adverbNo antonym |
metaphysical | Definition: highly abstract or supernaturalPart of speech: adjectiveAntonym: factual |
beguile | Definition: Taken away by cheating or deceiving Part of speech: verbAntonym: honesty |
martlet | Definition: A bird like a swallow without feet, borne (typically with the wings closed) as a charge or a mark of cadency for a fourth son.Part of Speech: Noun |
purveyor | Definition: A person or group that spreads or promotes an idea, view, etc.Part of Speech: Noun |
coign | Definition: A projecting corner or angle of a wall or building.Part of Speech: noun |
trammel | Definition: Deprive of freedom of action:Part of Speech: VerbAntonym: Release |
spongy | Definition: Like a sponge, especially in being porous, compressible, or absorbent:Part of Speech: AdjectiveAntonym: Porous |
wrought | Def: Worked Part of Speech: Adjective Antonym: No antonym |
gout | Def: A disease, caused inflammation of the JointsPart of Speech: NounAntonym: No antonym |
hark | Def: To listenPart of Speech: VerbAntonym: ignore |
knell | Def: A slow church bell that marks the announcement of someone’s funeral.Part of Speech: NounAntonym: No antonym |
prate | Def: To talk excessively, babble, chatter Part of Speech: VerbAntonym: (to be) quiet |
repose | Definition: state of being at rest, calm Part of speech: nounAntonym: disturbance |
cleave | Definition: to remain faithful, attachedPart of Speech: verbAntonym: disobey, ignore |
sentinel | Definition: a person or thing that watches or stands as if watchingPart of Speech: nounAntonym: attacker, enemy |
brainsickly | Definition: mentally disordered; insane, crazy, madPart of Speech: Adverb Antonym: balanced |
gild | Definition: to coat with gold, gold substancePart of Speech: verbAntonym: decrease, reveal |
equivocate | VerbTo use ambiguous or unclear expressions, usually to avoid commitment or in order to misleadNo antonym |
lechery | NounUnrestrained or excessive indulgence of sexual desireNo antonym |
sacrilegious/sacrilege | Adjective/NounPertaining to or involving sacrilege/The violation or profanation of anything sacredClean, decent/Respect, reverence |
malice | NounDesire to inflict injury, harm, or suffering on another, either because of hostile impulse or out of deep-seated meannessFriendliness, morality |
lament | Verb (used with object)to feel or express sorrow or regret for 2. Verb (used without object)to feel, show, or express grief, sorrow, or regretBe happy, celebrate |
entomb | verb (used with object)1.to place in a tomb; bury; inter.2.to serve as a tomb for |
warrant | noun1.authorization, sanction, or justification.2.something that serves to give reliable or formal assurance of something; guarantee, pledge, or security.Synonyms: warranty, surety |
frailties | noun, plural frailties for 3.1.the quality or state of being frail.2.moral weakness; liability to yield to temptation.3.a fault resulting from moral weakness. |
scruples | noun1.a moral or ethical consideration or standard that acts as a restraining force or inhibits certain actions. |
auger | noun1.Carpentry.a bit, as for a brace.a boring tool, similar to but larger than a gimlet, consisting of a bit rotated by a transverse handle. |
countenance | noun1.appearance, especially the look or expression of the face:2.the face; visage.3.calm facial expression; composure.4.approval or favor; encouragement; moral support. |
carousing | verb (used without object), caroused,carousing.1.to engage in a drunken revel:2.to drink deeply and frequently. |
contradict | verb (used with object)Agree1.to assert the contrary or opposite of; deny directly and categorically.2.to speak contrary to the assertions of oneself:3.(of an action or event) to imply a denial of:4.Obsolete. to speak or declare against; oppose. |
indissoluble | AdjectiveNot dissoluble; incapable of being dissolved, decomposed, undone, or destroyed. Firm or stable. Perpetually binding or obligatory.Antonym: Dissoluble |
dauntless | AdjectiveFearlessAntonym: Cowardly |
unlineal | AdjectiveNonlinear; not straight or straightforward.Antonym: Lineal |
rebuke | Verbexpress sharp disapproval or criticism of (someone) because of their behavior or actions.Antonym: Praise |
gospel | NounThe teaching or revelation of Christ.Antonym: Atheistic Texts |
verity | Nounsomething that is true, as a principle, belief, idea, or statementAntonym: falseness |
bestow | Verbto present as a gift; give; confer (usually followed by on or upon)Antonym: deprive |
assail | Verbto attack vigorously or violently; assault.Antonym: help, surrender |
sundry | Adjectivevarious or diverse Antonym: Same, similar |
buffet | Nouna blow, as with the hand or fist; a violent shock or concussionAntonym: praise |
mirth | Definition: amusement or laughterPart of speech: nounAntonym: gloom |
nonpareil | Definition: a person or thing having no equalPart of speech: nounAntonym: ordinary |
saucy | Definition: impudent, presumptuousPart of speech: adjectiveAntonym: polite |
gracéd | Definition: fortunatePart of speech: adjectiveAntonym: unfortunate |
gory | Definition: covered in blood, involving much bloodshed and violencePart of speech: adjectiveAntonym: clean |
grandam | Definition: grandmotherPart of speech: nounAntonym: n.a. |
weal | Definition: well-being, prosperityPart of speech: nounAntonym: hardship |
hyrcan | Definition: PersianPart of speech: adjectiveAntonym: n.a. |
augures | Definition: divinations, reading of omens by prophetsPart of speech: nounAntonym: n.a. |
choughs | Definition: Scottish birds, i.e. ravens, crowsPart of speech: nounAntonym: n.a. |
pious | having or showing a dutiful spirit of reverence for God or an earnest wish to fulfill religious obligations. (adjective)antonyms: irreligious |
blaspheme | to speak irreverently of God or sacred things; utter impieties. (verb)antonyms: respect, religious |
gibbet | a gallows with a projecting arm at the top, from which the bodies of criminals were formerly hung in chains and left suspended after execution. (noun)antonyms: n/a |
mettle | a person’s ability to cope well with difficulties or to face a demanding situation in a spirited and resilient way. (noun)antonyms: weakness, cowardliness |
bodement | a prophecy or prediction. (noun)synonyms: indication, premonitionantonyms: n/a |
pernicious | causing insidious harm or ruin. (adjective)synonyms: harmful, malicious, ruinous, hurtfulantonyms: beneficial |
enow | enough. (adverb)antonyms: n/a |
prattler | one who talks in a foolish or simple-minded way. (noun)antonyms: secretive, quiet |
malevolence | wishing evil or harm to another or others. (noun)antonyms: kindness, love |
yesty | foaming. (adjective)antonyms: flat, calm |
dolor | Definition: suffering, sorrow, painPart of Speech: nounAntonym: comfort, happiness |
voluptuous | Definition: relating to luxury or sensual pleasurePart of Speech: adjectiveAntonym: ascetic (practicing severe self-discipline) |
foisons | Definition: plenty, abundancePart of Speech: nounAntonym: little, lack |
stanchless | Definition: unquenchable, unstoppablePart of Speech: adjectiveAntonym: stoppable; stanch |
benediction | Definition: blessing, divine gracePart of Speech: nounAntonym: curse |
unrough | Definition: unbearded; clean shavenPart of Speech: adjectiveAntonym: bearded |
guise | Definition: an appearance that usually hides the true nature of something; a disguisePart of Speech: nounAntonym: character; personality |
upbraid | Definition: to speak to someone in an angry way Part of Speech: verbAntonym: scold |
cistern | Definition: large container that stores liquids, especially waterPart of Speech: nounAntonym: n/a |
abjure | Definition: renounce, recant, repudiatePart of Speech: verbAntonym: agree, allow |
Macbeth Vocab
August 22, 2019