othello Flashcards

(18 cards)

1
Q

homage

A

special honor or respect shown publicly

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2
Q

grave

A

something that is serious or taken seriously

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3
Q

insolent

A

boldly rude or disrespectful

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4
Q

alactrity

A

brisk and cheerful readiness

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5
Q

defunct

A

no longer existing or functioning

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6
Q

discern

A

perceive or recognize

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7
Q

propriety

A

behavior that is accepted as socially acceptable

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8
Q

enmesh

A

to become entangled in something

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9
Q

temptest

A

a violent windy storm

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10
Q

mar

A

impair the appearance disfigure

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11
Q

requisite

A

a thing that is necessary for the achievement of a specified end

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12
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beseech

A

ask someone urgently

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13
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importunity

A

very urgent and persistent

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14
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credulous

A

willing to believe or trust too readily

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15
Q

iniquity

A

immoral or grossly unfair

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16
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impediment

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a hindrance or obstruction to something

17
Q

bombast

A

high sounding language with little meaning used to impress people

18
Q

promulgate

A

promote or make widely known