Othello

Question 1

desolate (adj)

Answer 1

describing a place of ruin or emptiness; something that’s lost its soul

Question 2

laconic (adj)

Answer 2

using few words; concise

Question 3

sordidness (n)

Answer 3

the state of something lacking in morals or dirty

Question 4

candid (adj)

Answer 4

sincere; straightforward

Question 5

bombast (n)

Answer 5

arrogant speech; exaggerating self-importance

Question 6

guileless (adj)

Answer 6

open with words; honest; outspoken

Question 7

perdition (n)

Answer 7

in religious terms, a state of damnation, hell, or complete abandonment

Question 8

subjugate (v)

Answer 8

to bring under complete control; to master

Question 9

discord (n)

Answer 9

disagreement or lack of harmony; difference of opinion

Question 10

homage (n)

Answer 10

special honor or deserved respect given and shown publicly (pronounced “AH-mudge”); or, something created or made that overtly references and “copies” a specific creation before it (pronounced “oh-MAHsh”)

Question 11

forbear (v)

Answer 11

to refrain or abstain from

Question 12

circumspection (n)

Answer 12

caution; thoughtfulness

Question 13

facile (adj)

Answer 13

easily done or performed

Question 14

insolent (adj)

Answer 14

boldly rude or disrespectful

Question 15

beguile (v)

Answer 15

to influence by trickery; to mislead

Question 16

alacrity (adj)

Answer 16

cheerful readiness or willingness

Question 17

consecrate (v)

Answer 17

to make or declare sacred

Question 18

defunct (adj)

Answer 18

no longer in effect or use

Question 19

wanton (adj)

Answer 19

deliberate and without motive or provocation

Question 20

baseness (n)

Answer 20

the quality of lowness or lack of goodness