Macbeth Act II Flashcards

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Prate

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Verb
Speak about unimportant matters rapidly and incessantly
Synonyms: Ramble, Rant, Drivel

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Palpable

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Adjective
Capable of being perceived
Synonyms: Perceptible, Discernible, Tangible

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Knell

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

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Multitudinous

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

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Equivocate

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

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Carouse

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

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Provoke

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Verb
To enrage, exasperate, or vex
Synonyms: Aggravate, Enrage, Irk

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Unruly

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Adjective
Not conforming to rule
Synonyms: Ungovernable, Lawless

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Combustion

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Noun
The act or process of burning
Synonyms: Ignition, Agitation, Disturbance

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Suborn

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

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