Macbeth Act 2 Flashcards
Suborn
(Verb)
bribe or otherwise induce (someone) to commit an unlawful act such as perjury.
Synonyms: Bribe, incite, instigate.
Combustion
(Noun)
The process of burning something
Synonyms: Burning, igniting, ignition.
Unruly
(adjective)
disorderly and disruptive and not amenable to discipline or control.
Synonyms: Disorderly, rowdy, wild.
Provoke
(verb)
stimulate or give rise to (a reaction or emotion, typically a strong or unwelcome one) in someone.
Synonyms: Arouse, produce, provoke
Carouse
(verb)
drink plentiful amounts of alcohol and enjoy oneself with others in a noisy, lively way.
Synonyms: romp, rave, party
Equivocate
(Verb)
use ambiguous language so as to conceal the truth or avoid committing oneself.
Synonyms: temporize, hesitate
Multitudinous
(adjective)
too numerous to be counted
Synonyms: numerous, many, abundant.
Knell
(Noun)
the sound of a bell, especially when rung solemnly for a death or funeral.
Synonyms: toll, chime, clang
Palpable
(Adjective)
able to be touched or felt.
Synonym: touchable, noticeable, detectable.
Prate
(Verb)
Talk stupidly for a long amount of time.
Synonym: Blab, chatter.