Othello+Vocabulary


 * Othello Act III Vocabulary**
 * 1) Notify-(verb) to inform (someone) or give notice to (pg. 149)
 * 2) Disgrace- (noun) the loss of respect, honor, or esteem; ignominy; shame, (verb) to bring or reflect shame or reproach upon (pg. 151)
 * 3) Discretion- (noun) the power or right to decide or act according to one's own judgment; freedom of judgment or choice (pg. 151)
 * 4) Reinstate- (verb) to put back or establish again, as in a former position or state (pg. 151)
 * 5) Trifle- (noun) an article or thing of very little value, (verb) to deal lightly or without due seriousness or respect (pg. 155)
 * 6) Intercede- (verb) to act or interpose in behalf of someone in difficulty or trouble, as by pleading or petition (pg. 157)
 * 7) Deliberate- (adj.) carefully weighed or considered; studied; intentional, (verb) to think carefully or attentively; reflect (pg. 159)
 * 8) Humble- (adj.) not proud or arrogant; modest (pg. 159)
 * 9) Merit- (noun) claim to respect and praise; excellence; worth, (verb) to be worthy of; deserve (pg. 161)
 * 10) Chaos- (noun) a state of utter confusion or disorder; a total lack of organization or order (pg, 163)
 * 11) Hesitate- (verb) to be reluctant or wait to act because of fear, indecision, or disinclination (pg. 165)
 * 12) Cuckold- (noun) the husband of an unfaithful wife (pg. 169)
 * 13) Inclination- (noun) a feeling of liking or of wanting to do something (pg. 175)
 * 14) Vehemently- (adj.) strongly emotional; intense or passionate (pg. 175)
 * 15) Damnation- (noun) the act of damning or the state of being damned (pg. 187)

Othello Act IV Vocabulary
13. __Impudent__ (adj.) of, pertaining to, or characterized by impertinence or effrontery: //The student was kept late for impudent behavior.// 14. __Salvation__ (noun) the act of saving or protecting from harm, risk, loss, destruction, etc. 15. __Dumbfounded__ (adj.) as if struck dumb with astonishment and surprise; "a circle of policemen stood dumbfounded by her denial of having seen the accident"; "the flabbergasted aldermen were speechless"; "was thunderstruck by the news of his promotion"
 * 1) __Seducing__ (verb) to persuade or induce to have sexual intercourse
 * 2) __Tremble__ (verb) to shake involuntarily with quick, short movements, as from fear, excitement, weakness, or cold; quake; quiver
 * 3) __Gullible__ (adj.) easily deceived or cheated
 * 4) __Trance__ (noun) a dazed or bewildered condition
 * 5) __Contempt__ (noun) an act showing such disrespect
 * 6) __Vengeance__ (noun) infliction of injury, harm, humiliation, or the like, on a person by another who has been harmed by that person; violent revenge
 * 7) __Frivolous__ (adj.) characterized by lack of seriousness or sense
 * 8) __Conquer__ (verb) to acquire by force of arms; win in war
 * 9) __Temper__- (noun) a particular state of mind or feelings
 * 10) __Unanimously__ (adj.) characterized by or showing complete agreement: //a unanimous vote.//
 * 11) __Chaste__ ( adj.) not engaging in sexual relations; celibate
 * 12) __Brothel__ (noun) a house of prostitution