Macbeth Act 2 Flashcards
Suborn
(Verb)
Bribe or otherwise induce (someone) to commit an unlawful act such as perjury.
Synonyms: Persuade, Convice, Bribe
Combustion
(Noun)
The process of burning something.
Synonyms: Burning, Igniting
Unruly
(Adjective)
Not comforming to rule.
Synonyms: Rowdy, Wild, Rebellious
Provoke
(Verb)
Stimulate or give rise to (a reaction or emotion, typically a strong or unwelcome one) in someone. To enrage someone
Synonyms: Anger, Annoy, Enrage
Carouse
(Verb)
To engage in a drinken revel
Synonyms: imbible, drink
Equivocate
(Verb)
Use ambiguous language so as to conceal the truth or avoid committing oneself.
Synonyms: Beat around the Bush, Prevaricate
Multitudinous
(Adjective)
Very numerous.
Synonyms: Many, Abundant, Numerous
Knell
(Noun)
The sound of a bell, especially when rung solemnly for a death or funeral.
Synonyms: Ringing, Chime, Dong
Palpable
(Adjective)
(of a feeling or atmosphere) so intense as to seem almost tangible.
Synonyms: Noticable, Visible, Solid
Prate
(Verb)
Talk foolishly or at tedious length about something
Synonyms: Chatter, Blab, Gibber