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Macbeth/Power of One Vocab
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12th Grade
01/13/2009

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Brandished
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Waved Menacingly
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Cleave
Definition
Criticized or removed sharply
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Harbinger
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A forerunner; something that foreshadows what is to come
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Interim
Definition
An interval of time between two events or processes
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Metaphysical
Definition
Knowledge based on speculative or abstract reasoning
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Vaulting
Definition
Reaching too far
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Confound
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To cause to become confused or perplexed
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Countenance
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Calm expression; mental composure
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Predecessor
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One who came before, especially in office or position
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Predominance
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Quality of having the greatest authority or influence
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Bestow
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To present as a gift or honor.
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Malevolence
Definition
Maliciousness; wishing evil to others
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Malice
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Ill will; desire to injure or harm
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Posterity
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Future Generations
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Rancor
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Bitter ill feeling; animosity
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Rebuked
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Criticized or removed sharply
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Avaricious
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Greedy
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Blaspheming
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Cursing or speaking disrespectfully of God or a sacred entity
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Desolate
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Barren or lifeless; dreary
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Diminuitive
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Very small
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Intemperance
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Overindulgence of an appetite or passion
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Judicious
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Prudent, showing good judgment
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Pernicious
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Destructive; tending to cause damage or harm
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Perseverance
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Steady persistence in adhering to a course of action
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Recoil
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To shrink back in fear
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Vanquished
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Defeated; conquered
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Censure
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Expression of strong disapproval or harsh criticism
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Oblivious
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Lacking conscious awareness
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Pristine
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Remaining in a pure state
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Purgative
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Tending to cleanse or purge
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Scruple
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To show reluctance on grounds of conscience or ethics
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Usurp
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To take place by force
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Valor
Definition
Worthiness, bravery, strength of mind or spirit
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Minutia
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A small or minor detail
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Exuberant
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Very high spirited
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Prowess
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Skillfulness and mental ability
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Harrowing
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Agonizing
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Effigy
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A representation of a person
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Ingenious
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Clever; showing inventiveness and skill
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Admonition
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A firm rebuke
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Precarious
Definition
Affording no ease or reassurance
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Vindicated
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Absolved
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Indiscretion
Definition
The trait of being injudicious
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Accolades
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Award
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Subsidized
Definition
Partial financial support
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Effusive
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Burbling; uttered with unrestrained enthusiasm
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Antithesis
Definition
Exact opposite
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Apartheid
Definition
Social Policy
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Indulgence
Definition
Act of indulging or satisfying a desire
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Glibly
Definition
With superficial plausibility
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Dubious
Definition
Doubtful
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Expedient
Definition
Serving to promote your interest
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Antecedent
Definition
Someone from whom you are descended
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