Macbeth Act I Vocab

Front

What does the word 'flout' mean?

Back

To openly disregard a rule or law.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

Use 'flout' in a sentence.

Back

She decided to flout the rules and stay out past curfew.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

What does 'husbandry' refer to in agriculture?

Back

The care and breeding of crops and animals.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

Use 'husbandry' in a sentence.

Back

Good husbandry practices lead to healthier crops.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

What does the word 'captivity' mean?

Back

The state of being kept in confinement.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

Use 'captivity' in a sentence.

Back

The animals were kept in captivity at the zoo.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

Front

What is the connotation of the word 'treason'?

Back

Negative connotation, as it implies betrayal.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

Use 'treason' in a sentence.

Back

The general was accused of treason against the state.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

What is the connotation of the word 'revolt'?

Back

Negative connotation, as it suggests rebellion against authority.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5B

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

Use 'revolt' in a sentence.

Back

The citizens began to revolt against the oppressive regime.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4