English Lesson 8 Vocabulary (Macbeth Act 2)

Metaphor

A figure of speech that suggests a non-literal similarity

Mood

A characterstic state of feeling
The prevailing psychological state
Temper

Palpable

Capable of being perceived
Able to be felt by tactile examination
Perceptible
Tangible

Inflection

The patterns of stress & intonation in a language
A manner of speaking in which the voice is modified

Augment

Enlarge or increase
Grow or intensify
Supplement

Equivocate

Be deliberately ambiguous or unclear
Beat around the bush

Scruples

Motivation deriving from ethical or moral principles

Entreat

Ask for or request earnestly
Beseech
Bid

Requite

Make payment for or return something
Repaid

Prate

Speak about unimportant matters rapidly & incessantly
Babble
Idle talk