macbeth act 2 Flashcards

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prate

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verb
to speak about unimportant matters rapidly and incessantly
synonyms-ramble,rant,drivel

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palpable

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adjective
capable of being perceived
synonyms-perceptible,discernible,tangible

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knell

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noun
the sound of a bell rung slowly to announce a death
synonyms-toll,resounding,reverberation

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multitudinous

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adjective
too numerous to be counted
synonyms-numerous,many,abundant

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equivocate

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verb
to use ambiguous or unclear expression, usually to avoid commitment or in order to mislead
synonyms-dodge,fib

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carouse

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verb
to engage in a drunken revel
synonym-imbibe, drink, quaff

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provoke

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verb
to anger enrage, exasperate, or vex
synonyms-aggravate,enrage,irk

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unruly

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adjective
not conforming to rule
synonyms-ungovernable lawless

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combustion

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noun
the act or process of burning
synonyms-disturbances

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suborn

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verb
to bribe or induce (someone) unlawfully or secretly to perform some misdeed or to commit a crime
synonyms-incite,instigate

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