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altruistic• Unselfish, concerned
with the welfare of others
Shakespeare's Banquo is the antithesis of Macbeth; he is truly altruistic.
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repose• To rest; sleep,
relaxation
King Duncan chooses to repose at the home of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth.
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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?
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assent
• To express agreement
Macbeth and Banquo assent to discuss the visitation of the witches.
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temerity
• Rashness, boldness
Is Lady Macbeth’s temerity attractive to
Macbeth?
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virulent
• Extremely poisonous; full of malice; spiteful
Lady Macbeth words were as virulent as the venom of a viper!
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benefactor
• One who does good to others
Will Banquo be the benefactor as the plot
progresses?
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truculent
• Fierce and cruel; harsh, aggressive
The truculent Lady Macbeth would see King Duncan dead!
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pungent
• Causing a sharp sensation; stinging; biting
The pungent thought of murdering the king frightened Macbeth.
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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.
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plod
• To trudge, walk heavily
The wounded captain was seen plodding to King Duncan’s camp.
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unfeigned
• Sincere, real, without pretense
Banquo’s .
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chivalrous• Marked by honor,
fairness, courtesy, and courage
King Arthur’s Knights of the Round Table pledged to be chivalrous to all.
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indomitable
• Unconquerable, refusing to yield
Although he was disabled, Jason’s athletic abilities matched his indomitable spirit.
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discrepancy
• A difference; a lack of agreement
There was a discrepancy between the what was said and what the reporter printed!
National Enquirer
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clemency
• Mercy, humaneness, mildness, moderateness
The judge showed clemency toward the first-time offender.
Suspended sentence!
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facile• Easily done or
attained; superficial
Getting a hole in one is certainly not a facile achievement.
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diffident
• Shy, lacking self-confidence
His posture alone exposed his diffident personality.
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infallible
• Free from error; absolutely dependable
The swimming teacher’s technique was infallible. Her students were always excellent swimmers.
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embark
• To go aboard, to make a start
This May the graduate will embark on an adventure in the Navy.