Macbeth act 2 vocab

Question 1

Prate

Answer 1

Definition: Speak rapidly about unimportant matters rapidly and incessantly
Synonyms: Ramble, Rant, Drive

Question 2

Palpable

Answer 2

Definition: Capable of being perceived
Synonyms: Perceptible, Discernable, Tangible

Question 3

Knell

Answer 3

Definition: The sound of a bell rung slowly to announce a death
Synonyms: Toll, Resounding, Reverberation

Question 4

Multitudinous

Answer 4

Definition: Too numerous to be counted
Synonyms: Numerous, Many, Abundant

Question 5

Equivocate

Answer 5

Definition: To use ambiguous or unclear expressions, usually to avoid commitment or in order to mislead
Synonyms: Dodge, Fib, fudge

Question 6

Carouse

Answer 6

Definition: To engage in a drunken revel
Synonym: Imbibe, drink,quaff

Question 7

Provoke

Answer 7

Definition: to anger, enrage, exasperate, or vex
Synonyms: Aggervate, Enrage, Irk

Question 8

Unruly

Answer 8

Definition: not conforming to rule
Synonyms: Ungovernable, lawless

Question 9

Combustion

Answer 9

Definition: The act or process of burning
Synonyms: Ignition, agitation, disturbance