1. Macbeth
Vocabulary – List 2

2. vengeance (Act II, scene iii)
(noun) – punishment inflicted in response to an offense
The parents of the murdered girl are seeking vengeance against her killer.

3. tyrant (Act II, scene iii)
(noun) – a ruler who exercises absolute power unfairly or brutally.
Because of his abusive tactics, Macbeth is considered a tyrant by his people.

4. treason (Act II, scene iii)
(noun) – the betrayal of trust
To go against one’s country and expose their secrets is an act of treason.

5. temperate (Act II, scene iii)
(adjective) – mild; not extreme or excessive
Since the weather is temperate, we’ll be able to enjoy our family picnic without worrying about extreme heat.

6. steep (Act II, scene iii)
(verb) – soak (food or tea) in water or other liquid so as to extract its flavor.
I often let my tea steep for several minutes before sipping on it, so that the flavor is stronger.

7. quench (Act II, scene ii)
(verb) – to satisfy or bring an end to
A tall glass of ice, cold water will really quench my thirst.

8. divulge (Act II, scene iii)
(verb) – to make public, proclaim or reveal
Annabelle chose to divulge Maxine’s secret about her illness.

9. consort (Act II, scene iii)
(noun) – an associate; a ship accompanying another ship
According to royal law, Prince Phillip is the Queen’s consort.

10. palpable (Act II, scene i)
(adjective) – easily seen, heard, or perceived; capable of being touched
You can tell I’m angry by looking at the palpable muscle throbbing on my temple.

11. breach (Act II, scene iii)
(noun) – an interruption or opening made by breaking through
Facebook has a lot of explaining to do for the major data breach made last week.