Othello Vocab #2

Question 1

Rebuke (v)

Answer 1

express sharp disapproval or criticism of

Question 2

Vice (n)

Answer 2

immoral or evil habit or practice

Question 3

Bestial (adj)

Answer 3

of or like an animal or animals.

Question 4

Assail (v)

Answer 4

make a concerted or violent attack on.

Question 5

Boon (n)

Answer 5

a thing that is helpful or beneficial.

Question 6

Ruminate (v)

Answer 6

think deeply about something.

Question 7

Trifle (n)

Answer 7

a thing of little value or importance.

Question 8

Lewd (adj)

Answer 8

crude and offensive in a sexual way.

Question 9

Sequester (v)

Answer 9

isolate or hide away.

Question 10

Castigate (v)

Answer 10

reprimand (someone) severely.

Question 11

Edify (V)

Answer 11

instruct or improve (someone) morally or intellectually.

Question 12

Bolster (v)

Answer 12

support or strengthen; prop up.

Question 13

Filch (v)

Answer 13

pilfer or steal (something, especially a thing of small value) in a casual way.

Question 14

Shrill (adj)

Answer 14

(of a voice or sound) high-pitched and piercing.

Question 15

Penitent (adj)

Answer 15

feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong; repentant.