Macbeth Vocabulary Act 2

dire

adjective Definition: A severe, serious, or desperate situation or circumstance Sentence: Your actions have dire consequences. Synonyms/Variations: terrible

palpable

adjective Definition: able to be felted, touched Sentence: I have a palpable bump the bridge of my nose. Synonyms/Variations: noticeable

predominance

noun Definition: appearing as most important, powerful; strongest or more common in number or amount Sentence: There is a predominance of English language materials on the internet. Synonyms/Variations: prevalence

summons

noun Definition: calling for service or action Sentence: He was summoned for not paying a parking ticket Synonyms/Variations: citation

lamenting(s)

noun Definition: expression(s) of grief or sorrow Sentence: He was lamenting the death of his dog. Synonyms/Variations: mourning

malice

noun Definition: intention or desire to cause great harm to someone Sentence: I bear no malice toward anybody. Synonyms/Variations: spite

allegiance

noun Definition: loyalty to a ruler or country Sentence: We pledge allegiance to the United States every morning at school. Synonyms/Variations: loyalty

scruples

noun Definition: moral or ethical considerations Sentence: I have no scruples about eavesdropping. Synonyms/Variations: hesitation

carousing

verb Definition: drinking and becoming noisy Sentence: They danced and caroused until the drink ran out. Synonyms/Variations: party

quenched

verb Definition: satisfied thirst Sentence: That ice cold water quenched my thirst. Synonyms/Variations: fulfill

clamored

verb Definition: shouted and demanded noisily Sentence: The surging crowds clamored for attention. Synonyms/Variations: yelled

augment

verb Definition: to add something in order to make it larger or more substantial Sentence: He augmented his summer income by painting houses. Synonyms/Variations: increase

gild

verb Definition: to cover with a substance; usually gold or gold like Sentence: The crown was gilded Synonyms/Variations: gold-plate

provoke

verb Definition: to stir emotion in someone; arouse Sentence: A teacher can provoke you into working harder. Synonyms/Variations: nag

parley

verb Definition: to talk or negotiate; speak with Sentence: They disagreed over whether to parley with the enemy. Synonyms/Variations: discuss