Macbeth Vocabulary

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Use context clues to figure out the
meaning of each of the following
words.
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1. abhor (verb)
My sister abhors cats to the point that she
has nightmares about them.
a) adore
b) loathe or dislike very strongly
c) own
d) take care of
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2. abjure (verb)
She was forced to abjure her Christian
beliefs and embrace her husband’s
Muslim faith.
a) renounce, deny
b) practice
c) teach
d) forget
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3. augment (verb)
Do not sign this document as it will
augment tensions between the two
countries.
a) erase
b) cancel
c) decrease, reduce
d) increase in size
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4. benediction (noun)
My beloved son, before you leave, I would
like to give you my benediction.
a) curse
b) expression of good wishes, blessing
c) disapproval
d) bills
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5. blanched (verb)
When she saw the spider on her bed, she
blanched in fear and couldn’t move.
a) turned white
b) rejoiced
c) smiled broadly
d) jumped
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6. brandish (verb)
The man brandished a gun, and that’s
when the officers fired and wounded
him.

a) drop
b) conceal
c) throw away
d) wave in the air
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7. bounteous (adjective)
As farmers, we never lacked anything
because of the bounteous land my
parents inherited from their ancestors.
a) dry
b) generous
c) barren
d) desolate
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8. chalice: a metal cup, like the one
used in the Catholic church
Which picture shows a chalice?
a) b) c)
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9. chastise (verb)
The mother chastised her son for crossing
the street without looking by sending
him to his room.
a) blame
b) compliment
c) embarrass
d) punish
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10. cistern (noun): reservoir, like one
used to store water
Which picture shows a cistern?
A. B. C.
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11. clamorous (adjective)
The officers had to use tear gas to
disperse the clamorous crowd.
a) peaceful
b) non-violent
c) silent
d) noisy
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12. consort (noun)
The king being too young, he could only
govern in consort with more mature
advisers.
a) associate, cohort
b) opponent
c) rival
d) critic
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13. corporal (adjective)
Corporal punishment of children used
to be tolerated but not anymore.
a) gentle
b) capital
c) unnecessary
d) bodily
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14. dauntless (adjective)
The dauntless David faced the giant
Goliath with just a sling and a stone.
a) fearful
b) intimidated
c) lonely
d) fearless
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15. desolate (adjective)
All my friends are gone and I feel bored
and desolate.
a) great
b) angry
c) alone
d) inspired
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