Name: ______________________ Hour: _____ Date: ________ Score: ____/28
The Tragedy of Macbeth
Vocabulary Act II
Part A: Definitions and Parts of Speech--Please commit the following definitions to memory. After each
definition, please write the part of speech (N, V, ADJ, ADV)
1. augment: to make greater; to enlarge (2.1.27) ______
2. palpable: capable of being felt or touched (2.1.40) _____
3. stealthy: sly; sneaky; furtive (2.1. 54) _____
4. summon: to call together; to call forth (2.1.64) ______
5. unruly: noisy; lacking in discipline (2.3.50) ______
6. scruple: a moral or ethical principle that restrains action (2.3.125) ______
7. predominance: the state of being most important, common, or noticeable (2.4.8) ______
Part B: Synonyms and Antonyms–Match the correct synonym from column A and the antonym from Column
C with the vocabulary word in Column B (keep the parts of speech in mind).
Column A–Synonyms
A. invite
B. deceptive; secretive
C. wild; disorderly
D. increase
E. doubt; qualm
F. tangible
G. domination
Column B–Vocab
_____ 1. augment _____
_____2. palpable _____
_____ 3. stealthy _____
_____ 4. summon _____
_____ 5. unruly _____
_____6. scruple _____
_____7. predominance _____
Column C–Antonyms
H. inferiority
I. invisible; imperceptible
J. answer; reply
K. negligence; unconcern
L. open; public
M. lessen; weaken
N. calm; manageable
Part C: Sentences–Complete the following sentences by filling in the blanks with the correct vocabulary
word.
1. I was _____________________ to appear in court to testify against the drunk driver.
2. The _________________ cat snuck quietly across the floor and pounced on the
unsuspecting mouse.
3. The ____________________ students led the teacher to assign several detentions.
4. Many people do not believe in things that are not ______________________, like
ghosts; they need to see and feel things in order to believe in them.
5. The ________________________ of social media in our society today has changed the
way and the speed with which news travels.
6. My salary will __________________________ when I receive my Master’s Degree.
7. You should have _______________________ that keep you from cheating in school.