macbeth vocab Flashcards

1
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suborn

A

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

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Combustion

A

the process of burning something.
noun, burning

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unruly

A

disorderly and disruptive and not amenable to discipline or control.
adjective, wild

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provoke

A

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

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carouse

A

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

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Equivocate

A

use ambiguous language so as to conceal the truth or avoid committing oneself.
verb, prevaricate

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Multitudinous

A

very numerous.
adjective, many

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Knell

A

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

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Palpable

A

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

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prate

A

talk foolishly or at tedious length about something.
verb, rave

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