to be indecisive or evasive to gain time or delay acting
Macbeth began to ___________ before murdering Duncan.
What is to temporize?
100
eager in pursuit of an interest, having or showing a keen interest in or enthusiasm for something
What is avid?
100
socially acceptable behavior
What is propriety?
200
a violent whirlpool; tumult
What is a maelstrom?
200
open, not secretive
What is overt?
200
move in a smooth, wave-like motion
What is to undulate?
200
tricky, cunning, sneaky, showing a skillful use of underhanded tactics to achieve goals; (of a route or journey) longer and less direct than the most straightforward way:
What is devious?
200
a lucky charm, an object, typically an inscribed ring or stone, that is thought to have magic powers and to bring good luck.
What is a talisman?
300
speed, quickness, swiftness of movement
What is celerity?
300
tending to excite, inflame
What is incendiary?
300
confront; to approach somebody and address, especially in a way that is rude or threatening
What is to accost?
300
near-sighted, defective vision of distant objects; unable to project into the future
What is myopic?
300
one who excites or inflames
What is an incendiary?
400
critical remark, criticism
What is animadversion?
400
calm, peaceful; denoting a period of time in the past that was idyllically happy and peaceful
What is halcyon?
400
to change from a soft or fluid state to a rigid or solid state, as by cooling or freezing
What is congeal?
The fat began to _________ at the surface of the broth.
400
overly theatrical, very dramatic, melodramatic; of or relating to actors, acting, or theater
What is histrionic?
400
a device, action, or opening remark, typically one entailing a degree of risk, that is calculated to gain an advantage
What is a gambit?
500
one who petitions, pleads; (adj.) making or expressing a plea, especially to someone in power or authority.
What is a suppliant?
500
having negative connotations, disparaging, derogatory
What is pejorative?
500
to explain, worry about, or work at (something) repeatedly or more than is necessary
Don't _________ the point.
What is belabor?
500
a formal expression of high praise; eulogy
The speaker delivered an ____________ for the guest of honor.
What is an encomium?
500
generous bestowal of gifts
The __________ that Duncan bestows upon Lady Macbeth is a valuable diamond.