Macbeth Act 1 Flashcards
Subborn
Definition:
bribe or otherwise induce (someone) to commit an unlawful act such as perjury.
Syn: Bribe, Incite, Instigate.
Combustion
Definition:
the process of burning something.
Syn: Ignition, Turmoil,
Unruly
Definition:
disorderly and disruptive and not amenable to discipline or control.
Syn: Disorderly, Rebellious
Provoke
Definition:
stimulate or give rise to (a reaction or emotion, typically a strong or unwelcome one) in someone.
Syn: Aggravate, Enrage
Carouse
Definition:
drink plentiful amounts of alcohol and enjoy oneself with others in a noisy, lively way.
Syn: Binge Drink, Go on a drink bout.
Equivocate
Definiton:
use ambiguous language so as to conceal the truth or avoid committing oneself.
Syn: Elude, Escape
Multitudious
Definition:
very numerous.
Syn: Countless, innumberable
knell
Definition:
the sound of a bell, especially when rung solemnly for a death or funeral.
Syn: Bell, Ring proclaim
Palpable
Definition:
(of a feeling or atmosphere) so intense as to seem almost tangible.
Syn: perceptible, unmistakeable.
Prate
Definition:
talk foolishly or at tedious length about something.
Syn: Brag, Chat excessively.