Act II Othello Vocabulary

Question 1

Contention

Answer 1

The act of competing as for profit or a prize

Question 2

Citadel

Answer 2

A stronghold for shelter during a battle

Question 3

Paradox

Answer 3

A statement that contradicts itself

Question 4

Apt

Answer 4

Being of striking pertinence

Likely do do something or appropriate or suitable

Question 5

Discreet

Answer 5

Marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint

Question 6

Satiety

Answer 6

Being satisfactorily full and unable to take more

Question 7

Eminent

Answer 7

Standing above others in quality or position

Question 8

Voluble

Answer 8

Marked by a ready flow of speech

Talking a lot and rapidly

Question 9

Conterfeit

Answer 9

Not genuine; imitating something superior

Question 10

Requisite

Answer 10

Necessary for relief or supply

Question 11

Lechery

Answer 11

Unrestrained indulgence in sexual activity

Question 12

Marshal

Answer 12

Lead ceremoniously, as in a procession

Question 13

Impediment

Answer 13

Something immaterial that interferes with action or progress

Question 14

Egregious

Answer 14

Conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible

Question 15

Wary

Answer 15

Marked by keen caution and watchful prudence

Question 16

Potent

Answer 16

Having or wielding force or authority

Question 17

Equinox

Answer 17

When the sun crosses the plane of the earth’s equator

Question 18

Rouge

Answer 18

A deceitful and unreliable scoundrel

Question 19

Censure

Answer 19

A harsh criticism or disapproval

Question 20

Entreat

Answer 20

Ask for or request earnestly

Question 21

Inordinate

Answer 21

Beyond normal limits

Question 22

Importune

Answer 22

Beg persistently and urgently

Question 23

Renounce

Answer 23

Cast off

Question 24

Dilatory

Answer 24

Wasting time

Question 25

Quirk

Answer 25

A strange attitude of habit