Macbeth Act 2 Flashcards

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Suborn

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(verb)
bribe or otherwise induce (someone) to commit an unlawful act such as perjury.

Synonym - inspire, attract, interest, excite, intrigue

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Combustion

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(noun)
the process of burning something.

Synonym - Burning, firing, kindling.

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Unruly

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(adjective)
disorderly and disruptive and not amenable to discipline or control.

Synonym - disorderly, rowdy, wild.

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Provoke

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(verb)
stimulate or give rise to (a reaction or emotion, typically a strong or unwelcome one) in someone.

Synonym - arouse, produce, evoke.

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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.

Synonym - drink, party, binge.

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Equivocate

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(verb)
use ambiguous language so as to conceal the truth or avoid committing oneself.

Synonym - prevaricate

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Multitudinous

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(adjective)
too numerous to be counted

Synonym - numerous, many, abundant

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Knell

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(noun)
the sound of a bell, especially when rung solemnly for a death or funeral.

Synonym - tolling, ringing, chime.

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Palpable

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(adjective)
(of a feeling or atmosphere) so intense as to seem almost tangible.

Synonym - perceptible, visible, noticeable

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Prate

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(verb)
talk foolishly or at tedious length about something.

Synonym - rant, prattle, rave

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