SAT Vocabulary form LTF for Macbeth by William Shakespeare

Act I
Corporal-of the human body, bodily
physical
Daunt-to intimidate, to dismay, to
overcome with fear, undaunted, adj. not
intimidated, not dismayed or discouraged,
not giving away to fear
Disdain-to treat with contempt, to scorn or
mock
Dispatch-to transact to dispose of a
matter promptly or speedily, n. prompt or
speedy transaction, as in business
promptness or speed
Kindle-to start a fire, to stir up, to incite or
arouse
Balm-a soothing substance or one that
gives relief
Combustible-capable of catching fire and
burning
Expeditious-done with speed and
efficiency
Husband-to manage prudently and in a
conservative manner
Largess-the bestowing of gifts, or the gift,
such as money
Augury-the practice of divination, an
omen or prophesy
Bestow-to grant or to give, to store or to
house
Blanch-to take the color out of, to bleach,
to make white
Cloister-to seclude or to confine
Ecstasy-extreme joy or bliss, the state of
being beside one's self, under the
influence of overpowering emotions,
unconscious of worldly objects, madness
Esteem-favorable opinion or judgement,
approval and respect often blended with
fondness; v. to regard highly or favorably,
with respect
Flout-to show contempt, to insult, to scoff
Plight-difficult, unfortunate, or adverse
situation
Prologue-introductory remarks in a
speech, play, or literary work, introductory
action
Sieve-a utensil for sifting or straining
Act II
Malicious-motivated by hate or deliberate
intent to harm
Obscure-difficult to see, not noticeable,
far from public view, lacking light
Prate-to talk idly or foolishly at great
length
Quench-to extinguish, to cool with liquid
Requite-to make payment or to return
Act III
Homage-a reverential regard, respect
shown by external action, a show of
loyalty
Humane-kind, compassionate,
sympathetic and considerate
Malevolence-ill-will or evil intentions
SAT Vocabulary form LTF for Macbeth by William Shakespeare
Posterity-future generations, all
descendants of a person
Rancor-bitter deep-seated ill will, enmity
Avarice-immoderate greed for wealth,
insatiable greed
Credulous-believing on slight evidence,
gullible
Deft-skillful, quick, dexterous, nimble
Desolate-deserted, without inhabitants,
barren
Diminution-the act or process of
diminishing, lessening, or reducing
Antidote-something that relieve the
effects of poison
Bane-a source of harm or destruction,
harmful or destructive
Censure-to blame or to condemn; an
expression of strong disapproval or harsh
criticism
Epicure-a person who is devoted to
sensual enjoyment, food and drink, a
connoisseur
Equivocate-to attempt to lie, to mislead,
to hide the truth, an ambiguity that hides
the truth, misleading double meaning
Act IV
Fret-to worry, to be annoyed
Homely-plain or unattractive in
appearance, or unadorned, simple,
unpretentious
Intemperance-lack of moderation usually
related to alcohol, excessive indulgence
of appetite or passion
Malady-a disease or unwholesome
condition
Pernicious-very destructive or harmful,
deadly
Act V
Harbinger-something that precedes and
forecasts
Petty-small and insignificant, of little or no
importance
Searing-to cause to wither, dry up, or to
become scorched on the surface
Sovereign-possessed of controlling
power, king or queen; having supreme
rank, degree, or power
Usurp-to take possession or authority
over something without right