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Macbeth
Vocab: Act 2 and 3
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English
10th Grade
05/17/2011

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Confound
Definition
to perplex or amaze, especially by a sudden disturbance or surprise; bewilder; confuse
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Countenance
Definition
appearance, especially the look or expression of the face
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Dishearten
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to depress the hope, courage, or spirits of; discourage
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Equivocator
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the use of equivocal or ambiguous expressions, especially in order to mislead or hedge; prevarication.
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Predecessor
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a person who precedes another in an office, position, etc.
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Predominance
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having superiority in power, influence, etc, over others
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Bestow
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to present as a gift; give; confer (usually followed by on or upon)
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Levy
Definition
an imposing or collecting, as of a tax, by authority or force
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Malevolence
Definition
an imposing or collecting, as of a tax, by authority or force
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Malice
Definition
desire to inflict injury, harm, or suffering on another, either because of a hostile impulse or out of deep-seated meanness
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Mirth
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amusement or laughter
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Posterity
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for all future generations
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Rancor
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bitter, rankling resentment or ill will; hatred; malice.
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Rebuked
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to express sharp, stern disapproval of; reprove; reprimand.
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