Julius Caesar Flashcards
ifirmity
n.
bodily weakness
tempest
n.
violent windstorms often with rain, snow, or hail
surly
adv.
in a proud commending way
portentous
adj.
foreboding; full of unspecified meaning
prodigious
adj.
impressively forceful
entreated
v.
begged;
pleaded with
conspiracy
n.
- a group plotting a harmful act
- such a plot
imminent
adj.
about to happen
confounded
adj.
confused
mutiny
n.
open rebellion against authority
malice
n.
a desire to harm or see harm done to others
oration
n.
a formal speech, especially one given at a state occasion, ceremony, or funeral
discourse
v.
to speak formally and at length
vile
adj.
depraved or horrible
slanderous
adj.
damaging to a person’s reputation
covert
adj.
hidden or secret
chastisement
n.
punishment; severe criticism
envy
n.
feeling of desire for another’s possessions or qualities and jealousy at not having them