Macbeth Act 2 Vocabulary

Question 1

Palpable

Answer 1

Adjective

Definition: capable of being perceived.
Synonyms: Perceptible, discernible, tangible.

Question 2

Knell

Answer 2

Noun

Definition: The sound of a bell rung slowly to announce a death.
Synonyms: Toll.

Question 3

Multitudinous

Answer 3

Adjective

Definition: Too numerous to be counted
Synonyms: numerous, many, abundant.

Question 4

Equivocate

Answer 4

verb

Definition: To use ambiguous or unclear expressions, usually to avoid commitment or order to mislead
Synonyms: dodge, fib.

Question 5

Carouse

Answer 5

verb

Definition: To engage in a drunken revel.
Synonyms: imbibe, drink, quaff.

Question 6

Provoke

Answer 6

verb

Definition: to anger, enrage exasperate, or vex.
Synonyms: aggravate, enrage, irk.

Question 7

Unruly

Answer 7

adjective

Definition: not conforming to rule.
Synonyms: Ungovernable, lawless.

Question 8

Combustion

Answer 8

Noun

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

Question 9

Suborn

Answer 9

Verb

Definition: To bribe or induce (someone) unlawfully or secretly to perform some misdeed or to commit a crime
Synonyms: incite, instigate

Question 10

Prate

Answer 10

verb
talk foolishly or at tedious length about something.