Macbeth Act 2 Flashcards

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Prate
Verb

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speak about unimportant matters rapidly and incessantly
synonyms: ramble, rant, drivel

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Palpable
adjective

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capable of being
synonyms: perceptible, discernible, tangible

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knell
noun

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the sound of a bell rung slowly to announce death
synonyms: toll, resounding

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multitudinous
adjective

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too numerous to be counted
synonyms: numerous, many, abundant

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equivocate
verb

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to use ambiguous or unclear expressions
synonyms: prevaricate

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carouse
verb

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to engage in a drunken revel
synonyms: quaff,

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provoke
verb

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to anger enrage exasperate, or vex
synonyms: aggervate, engage

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unruly
adjective

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not conforming to rule
synonyms: ungovernable

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combustion
noun

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the act of or process or burning
synonyms: ignition, agitation, disturbances

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prate
verb

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to talk foolishly or at tedious length about something
synonyms: blabber, chatter.

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