altruistic unselfish, concerned with the welfare of others shakespeare's banquo is the...
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altruistic• Unselfish, concerned
with the welfare of others
Shakespeare's Banquo is the antithesis of Macbeth; he is truly altruistic.
repose• To rest; sleep,
relaxation
King Duncan chooses to repose at the home of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth.
remiss• Neglectful in
performance of one’s duty; carelessness
Could it be that King Duncan is remiss in his responsibility to discern Macbeth’s true character?
virulent
• Extremely poisonous; full of malice; spiteful
Lady Macbeth words were as virulent as the venom of a viper!
truculent
• Fierce and cruel; harsh, aggressive
The truculent Lady Macbeth would see King Duncan dead!
pungent
• Causing a sharp sensation; stinging; biting
The pungent thought of murdering the king frightened Macbeth.
dearth
• A lack, scarcity, inadequate supply
Lady Macbeth did not possess a dearth of ambition; on the contrary, her virulent ambition motivated her every thought and action.
chivalrous• Marked by honor,
fairness, courtesy, and courage
King Arthur’s Knights of the Round Table pledged to be chivalrous to all.
indomitable
• Unconquerable, refusing to yield
Although he was disabled, Jason’s athletic abilities matched his indomitable spirit.
discrepancy
• A difference; a lack of agreement
There was a discrepancy between the what was said and what the reporter printed!
National Enquirer
clemency
• Mercy, humaneness, mildness, moderateness
The judge showed clemency toward the first-time offender.
Suspended sentence!
facile• Easily done or
attained; superficial
Getting a hole in one is certainly not a facile achievement.
infallible
• Free from error; absolutely dependable
The swimming teacher’s technique was infallible. Her students were always excellent swimmers.