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Othello Vocabulary

Othello Vocabulary - AP Lit

TermPart of Speech & Definition
Abhor Verb To regard with horror or intense dislike; detest or hate
Evade Verb To escape/avoid by cleverness or deceit; to avoid giving a direct answer
Obsequious Adj Eager to please or obey all instructions
Incense Verb To cause to be extremely angry; infuriate
Iniquity Noun Severe immorality or injustice; wickedness
Facile Adj Done or achieved with little effort or difficultly; easy
Defunct Adj No longer living or existing
Conjuration Noun A magic spell; incantation
Mandate Noun An official or authoritative instruction or command
Glutted Adj Exceedingly demanding (Glut: Verb - to fill to capacity)
Sated Adj Indulged to the full; satisfied
Quench Verb To extinguish; to suppress; to put an end to; to satisfy
Paragon Noun A model of excellence or perfection of something
Pestilent Adj Tending to cause death; deadly; contaminated with disease
Impediment Noun A hindrance or obstruction; something stopping the progress of something
Egregiously Adverb Clearly or unusually bad or offensive
Censure An expression of strong disapproval or harsh criticism
Indignity Noun Humiliating, degrading, or abusive treatment
Imposition Noun Something that is forced upon someone/something; a burdensome or unfair demand
Provocation Noun The act of provoking or inciting
Importune Noun To beset with insistent or repeated requests; entreat pressingly
Dilatory Adjective Tending or inclined to delay or waste time
Prate Verb To talk idly and at length; chatter
Affinity Noun A natural liking for or identification with somebody/something
Bounteous Adj Giving generously; given in generous measure
Castigation Noun Severe criticism or punishment
Disposition Noun Someone's unusual mood or temperament; tendency to act in a certain way
Indict Verb To charge somebody formally for a crime; accuse of wrongdoing
Penitent Adj Expressing or feeling regret or sorrow for having committed sins
Poise Noun Calm, stable, graceful, self-assured dignity
Reconciliation Noun The ending of conflict or renewing friendship between disputing people
Procure Verb To get by special effort; obtain or acquire
Converse Verb To engage in a spoken exchange of thoughts, ideas, or feelings; talk
Vehement Adj Characterized by forcefulness of expression or intensity of emotion or conviction; fervid
Arraign Verb To call to account; accuse
Affliction Noun A condition of great physical or mental distress
Entreat Verb To beg somebody for something, often repeatedly
Forsake Verb To withdraw companionship, protection, or support from somebody
Mandate Noun An official command or instruction from an authority
Populous Adj Having a large number of inhabitants
Rogue Noun A dishonest, immoral, mischievous person
Vantage Noun A position that provides advantage
Venial Adj Easily forgiven or excused
Strumpet Noun Archaic - A prostitute or promiscuous woman
Expostulate Verb To reason earnestly with someone in an effort to dissuade or correct; remonstrate
Cozen Verb To cheat
Mettle Noun Courage; spirit
Ensnare Verb To lure somebody into a bad situation from which it is difficult to escape
Interim Noun A period of time between two occurrences
Malice Noun The desire to harm another/see another in pain; intention to commit harm
Notorious Adj Well known for some undesirable feature, quality, or act
Odious Adj Inspiring hatred, contempt, or disgust
Pernicious Adjective Causing great harm, destruction, or death; wicked
Reprobation Noun Strong condemnation or disapproval of somebody or something
Restitution Noun Compensation for loss/damage; return of something to rightful owner
Sinister Adj Suggesting or threatening evil
Balmy Adj Having the quality or fragrance of balm; soothing
Extenuate Verb To lessen or attempt to lessen the magnitude or seriousness of, especially by providing partial excuses
Forfend Verb To keep or ward off; avert
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