macbeth act2 Flashcards

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suborn,

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bribe or otherwise induce (someone) to commit an unlawful act such as perjury.

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  1. Combustion,
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the process of burning something.

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  1. unruly,
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disorderly and disruptive and not amenable to discipline or control.

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  1. provoke,
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stimulate or give rise to (a reaction or emotion, typically a strong or unwelcome one) in someone.

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  1. carouse,
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drink plentiful amounts of alcohol and enjoy oneself with others in a noisy, lively way.

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  1. Equivocate,
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use ambiguous language so as to conceal the truth or avoid committing oneself.

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  1. Multitudinous
A

consisting of or containing many individuals or elements.

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, 8. Knell,

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the sound of a bell, especially when rung solemnly for a death or funeral.

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  1. Palpable,
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(of a feeling or atmosphere) so intense as to seem almost tangible

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  1. prate
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talk foolishly or at tedious length about something.

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