Macbeth Act II Flashcards
Prate
Verb
Speak about unimportant matters rapidly and incessantly
Synonyms: Ramble, Rant, Drivel
Palpable
Adjective
Capable of being perceived
Synonyms: Perceptible, Discernible, Tangible
Knell
Noun
The sound of a bell rung slowly to announce a death
Synonyms: Toll, Resounding, Reverberation
Multitudinous
Adjective
Too numerous to be counted
Synonyms: Numerous, Many, Abundant
Equivocate
Verb
To use ambiguous or unclear expressions, usually to avoid commitment or in order to mislead
Synonyms: Dodge, Fib,
Carouse
Verb
To engage in a drunken revel
Synonyms: Imbibe, drink, quaff
Provoke
Verb
To enrage, exasperate, or vex
Synonyms: Aggravate, Enrage, Irk
Unruly
Adjective
Not conforming to rule
Synonyms: Ungovernable, Lawless
Combustion
Noun
The act or process of burning
Synonyms: Ignition, Agitation, Disturbance
Suborn
Verb
To bribe or induce (someone) unlawfully or secretly to perform some misdeed or to commit a crime
Synonyms: Incite, Instigate