Macbeth Act 2 Flashcards
Suborn
(verb)
bribe or otherwise induce (someone) to commit an awful act
Synonyms: inspire , attract , interest
Prate
(verb)
speak about unimportant matters rapidly and incessantly
Synonyms: ramble, rant , drivel
Palpable
(adjective)
capable of being perceived
Synonyms: perceptible , discernible , tangible
Knell
(noun)
the sound of a bell, especially when rung solemnly for a death or funeral
Synonyms: toll, resounding , reverberation
Multitudinous
(adjective)
very numerous
Synonyms: numerous , many , abundant
Equivocate
(verb)
to hide the truth using half-truths or to use ambiguous language to conceal the truth
Synonyms: prevaricate , dodge , fib
Carouse
(verb)
drink plentiful amounts of alcohol and enjoy oneself with others in a noisy, lively way
Synonyms: imbibe , drink , quaff
Provoke
(verb)
deliberately annoying someone; instigating someone
Synonyms: instigate , annoy , aggravate
Unruly
(adjective)
disorderly and disruptive and not amendable to discipline or control
Synonyms: wild , uncontrollable , lawless
Combustion
(noun)
the act or process of burning something
Synonyms: ignition , agitation , disturbance