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Macbeth Vocab
Seabury 2B
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English
12th Grade
01/21/2009

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BANE
Definition
Cause of distress or annoyance
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CREDULOUS
Definition
Believing, almost to the point of being gullible (Believable)
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PERNICIOUS
Definition
Having a harmful effect (connotation of *subtlety*)
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MALEVOLENCE
Definition
Having or showing an intent to do evil
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POSTERITY
Definition
Reference to future generations
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CLOISTERED
Definition
Secluded or confined
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LAUDABLE
Definition
Praise-deserving or commendable
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RESOLUTE
Definition
Firm; unyielding. Purposeful, determined
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OBSCURE
Definition
Unclear or uncertain, not well known (vague)
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QUENCH
Definition
To sate or satisfy
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OBLIVIOUS
Definition
Unknowing or unaware
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ESTEEM
Definition
Respect and admiration; high regard
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MALICE
Definition
Intention or desire to do evil; ill will
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AUGMENT
Definition
To supplement or make greater
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MIRTH
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Happiness or gladness; festivity or merriment
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SCRUPLES
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Morals; ones (personal) code of ethics
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VANQUISHED
Definition
Thoroughly defeated; conquered
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INTEMPERANCE
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A lack of self-control; immoderate
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POTENT
Definition
Powerful
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PLIGHT
Definition
Difficult or unfortunate situation
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