Macbeth Act 1 Flashcards

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Subborn

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Definition:
bribe or otherwise induce (someone) to commit an unlawful act such as perjury.
Syn: Bribe, Incite, Instigate.

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Combustion

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Definition:
the process of burning something.
Syn: Ignition, Turmoil,

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Unruly

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Definition:
disorderly and disruptive and not amenable to discipline or control.
Syn: Disorderly, Rebellious

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Provoke

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Definition:
stimulate or give rise to (a reaction or emotion, typically a strong or unwelcome one) in someone.
Syn: Aggravate, Enrage

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Carouse

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Definition:
drink plentiful amounts of alcohol and enjoy oneself with others in a noisy, lively way.
Syn: Binge Drink, Go on a drink bout.

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Equivocate

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Definiton:
use ambiguous language so as to conceal the truth or avoid committing oneself.
Syn: Elude, Escape

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Multitudious

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Definition:
very numerous.
Syn: Countless, innumberable

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knell

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Definition:
the sound of a bell, especially when rung solemnly for a death or funeral.
Syn: Bell, Ring proclaim

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Palpable

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Definition:
(of a feeling or atmosphere) so intense as to seem almost tangible.
Syn: perceptible, unmistakeable.

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Prate

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Definition:
talk foolishly or at tedious length about something.
Syn: Brag, Chat excessively.

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