Julius Caesar Act 2 Vocab

Question 1

Adder

Answer 1

noun
a common viper

Question 2

Augmented

Answer 2

adj
[also in past tense]
strengthened
made larger through addition (of power in this case)

Question 3

Taper

Answer 3

noun
a candle, esp. a very slender one

Question 4

Entreated

Answer 4

verb
[also in past tense]
asked earnestly for

Question 5

Insurrection

Answer 5

noun
a revolt or uprising

Question 6

Visage

Answer 6

noun
the face, especially with reference to its shape or features
(countenance)

Question 7

Semblance

Answer 7

noun
outward aspect

Question 8

Interpose

Answer 8

verb
come between

Question 9

Insuppressive

Answer 9

adjective
incapable of being held back

Question 10

Wrathfully

Answer 10

adverb
angrily

Question 11

Chide

Answer 11

verb
to express disapproval of
scold

Question 12

Augurers

Answer 12

noun
roman officials whose job it was to read omens
(esp. through animal sacrifice)

Question 13

Partake

Answer 13

verb
sample
take part in
participate

Question 14

Conjured

Answer 14

verb
[also in past tense]
summoned up as if by magical spell

Question 15

Imminent

Answer 15

adjective
about to happen
likely to occur at any moment

Question 16

Beseech

Answer 16

verb
to beg or implore urgently