More Macbeth Vocabulary

Adage Noun a saying expressing a common experience or observation; proverb Parents love the adage: the early bird gets the worm.

Valor noun boldness or determination in facing great danger, especially in battle; heroic courage or bravery The soldier won the Metal of Valor after pulling her comrades from the burning building.

Cleave Verb to cling or adhere The child cleaved to his father during the thunderstorm.

Dudgeon Noun The wooden handle of a dagger The bloody dudgeon was sticking out of the corpse.

Chamberlain Noun an official in charge of the living quarters of a member of the nobility The chamberlain made sure all of the details for the ceremony were ready.

Wassail Noun a toast or salutation Deb offered a wassail to the new year.

Gout disease that causes painful inflammation of the joints, usually in the hands and feet Since Alan’s gout is acting up, he can’t go on the bike ride.

Undaunted Adjective not discouraged Although they were outnumbered, Macbeth and Banquo remained undaunted and won the battle.

Equivocation Noun Fallacy caused by the double meaning of a word or phrase. The witches often speak in equivocations that later will cause trouble for Macbeth.