Macbeth Act 2 Flashcards

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Suborn

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(Verb)
Bribe or otherwise induce (someone) to commit an unlawful act such as perjury.
Synonyms: Persuade, Convice, Bribe

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Combustion

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(Noun)
The process of burning something.
Synonyms: Burning, Igniting

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Unruly

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(Adjective)
Not comforming to rule.
Synonyms: Rowdy, Wild, Rebellious

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Provoke

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(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

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Carouse

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(Verb)
To engage in a drinken revel
Synonyms: imbible, drink

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Equivocate

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(Verb)
Use ambiguous language so as to conceal the truth or avoid committing oneself.
Synonyms: Beat around the Bush, Prevaricate

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Multitudinous

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(Adjective)
Very numerous.
Synonyms: Many, Abundant, Numerous

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Knell

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(Noun)
The sound of a bell, especially when rung solemnly for a death or funeral.
Synonyms: Ringing, Chime, Dong

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Palpable

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(Adjective)
(of a feeling or atmosphere) so intense as to seem almost tangible.
Synonyms: Noticable, Visible, Solid

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Prate

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(Verb)
Talk foolishly or at tedious length about something
Synonyms: Chatter, Blab, Gibber

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