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E8TP-01       Ruby Parks
Ms. Wu       March 11, 2000
 
 

Macbeth Scene 5

Vocabulary

1. Pertubation- deviation of of a celestial body from a regular orbit out of its primary, caused by the prescence of one or more other bodies that act upon it
 

2. Slumbery - sleepy

3. Epicure -a person dedicated to sensual enjoyment

4. Whey- the liquid that separates from the curd in coagulated milk

5. Perilous- involving great risk

6. Pristine- having it’s original purity

7. Purgative-purging or cleansing (laxative)

8. Rhubarb- a vegetable, or (slang) an argument, quarrel

9. Constrain- to force, or compel

10.speculative- theoretical, rather than practical
11. Arbitrate- to act as as arbitrator to decide between opposing or contending parties or sides.
12. Siege -the act or process of surrounding and attacking a fortified place in such a way as to compel the surrender of the defenders
13. Dismal- causing gloom, or dejection
14. Cling- to hold onto tightly
15. Tarry- to wait
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16. Equivication-
17. Avouch- to make frank acknowledgment or affirmation of
18. Harbinger- one that announces or foreshadows the approach or arrival of someone or something
19. Stake- a post to which a person is bound for execution
20. Abhorred- to detest or loathe, strongly dislike
21. Brandish - to shake wave or diplay especiallt threateningly
22. Intrechant-
23. Sheath- a case or close-fitting covering, especially one for the blade of the sword, dagger, or the like
24. Fiend- Satan, the devil;
25. Prowess- exceptional ability, skill, or strength
26. Usurper-to seize and hold by force illegally