othello Flashcards
(18 cards)
homage
special honor or respect shown publicly
grave
something that is serious or taken seriously
insolent
boldly rude or disrespectful
alactrity
brisk and cheerful readiness
defunct
no longer existing or functioning
discern
perceive or recognize
propriety
behavior that is accepted as socially acceptable
enmesh
to become entangled in something
temptest
a violent windy storm
mar
impair the appearance disfigure
requisite
a thing that is necessary for the achievement of a specified end
beseech
ask someone urgently
importunity
very urgent and persistent
credulous
willing to believe or trust too readily
iniquity
immoral or grossly unfair
impediment
a hindrance or obstruction to something
bombast
high sounding language with little meaning used to impress people
promulgate
promote or make widely known