Macbeth Act 2 Flashcards

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Suborn

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Verb
Induce someone to commit something unlawful such as perjury/mislead.
Synonym: Bribe, incite, instigate.

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Combustion

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Noun
Process of burning something
Synonym: Firing, igniting, disturbance.

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Prate

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Verb
Speak about unimportant things quickly.
Synonym: Ramble, rant, drivel.

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Palpable

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Adjective
Cable of being perceived
Synonym: Perceptible, discernible, tangible

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Knell

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Noun
The sound of a bell ringing slowly to announce death.
Synonym: Toll, resounding, reverberation.

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Multitudinous

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Adjective
Too numerous to be counted
Synonym: Numerous, many, abundant.

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Equivocate

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Verb
To use ambiguous or unclear expressions, usually avoid commitment or in order to mislead.
Synonym: Dodge, fib.

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Carouse

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Verb
To engage in drunken revel
Synonym: Imbibe, drink, quaff.

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Provoke

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Verb
To anger, enrage, exasperate, or vex.
Synonym: Aggravate, enrage, irk.

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Unruly

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Adjective
Not conforming to rules
Synonym: Ungovernable, lawless.

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