Macbeth Act 2 Vocabulary Flashcards

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suborn

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To bribe or induce (someone) unlawfully or secretly to perform some misdeed or to commit a crime.
Synonyms; Incite, Instigate

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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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Unruly

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Adjective: Not conforming to rule
Synonyms: Ungovernable, lawless

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Provoke

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Verb: To purposely anger, enrage, or exasperate someone.
Synonyms: Aggregate, irk, enrage

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Carouse

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Verb: When you engage in a drunken revel
Synonyms: Imbibe, drink, quaff

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Equivocat

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Verb: Ambiguous or unclear expressions, usually to avoid commitment.
Synonyms: Dodge

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Multitudinous

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Adjective: Too many to be counted
Synonyms: Numerous, many, a lot

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Knell

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Noun: The sound of a bell rung slowly to announce a death
Synonyms: Bell Toll

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Palpable

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Adjective: Capable of being perceived
Synonyms: Perceptible, tangible, discernable

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prate

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Verb: Speak about unimportant matters rapidly.
Synonyms:Chatter, Blaber

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