| A | B |
| Thane | A Scottish nobleman |
| Prophecy | A prediction about the future |
| Paradox | A statement that seems contradictory but holds truth |
| Soliloquy | A speech given by a character alone, expressing inner thoughts |
| Aside | Words spoken by a character in a play, heard only by the audience |
| Traitorous | Disloyal or treacherous |
| Valiant | Brave, courageous |
| Dire | Extremely serious or urgent |
| Metaphysical | Supernatural; beyond physical understanding |
| Rapt | Completely absorbed; captivated |
| Vaulting | Excessively ambitious or eager |
| Corporeal | Having a physical body or form |
| Mettle | Courage and strength of spirit |
| Plight | A difficult or dangerous condition |
| Beguile | To deceive or charm misleadingly |
| Posterity | Future generations |