Macbeth Act 2 Flashcards

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Suborn

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(verb)

bribe or otherwise induce (someone) to commit an awful act

Synonyms: inspire , attract , interest

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Prate

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(verb)

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, especially when rung solemnly for a death or funeral

Synonyms: toll, resounding , reverberation

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Multitudinous

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(adjective)

very numerous

Synonyms: numerous , many , abundant

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Equivocate

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(verb)

to hide the truth using half-truths or to use ambiguous language to conceal the truth

Synonyms: prevaricate , dodge , fib

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Carouse

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(verb)

drink plentiful amounts of alcohol and enjoy oneself with others in a noisy, lively way

Synonyms: imbibe , drink , quaff

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Provoke

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(verb)

deliberately annoying someone; instigating someone

Synonyms: instigate , annoy , aggravate

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Unruly

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(adjective)

disorderly and disruptive and not amendable to discipline or control

Synonyms: wild , uncontrollable , lawless

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Combustion

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(noun)

the act or process of burning something

Synonyms: ignition , agitation , disturbance

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