Othello Vocab set 2 Flashcards

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1
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Rebuke

A

express sharp disapproval or criticism of

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2
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Vice

A

immoral or evil habit or practice

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3
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Bestial

A

without reason or intelligence

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4
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Assail

A

To make a concerted or violent attack on

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5
Q

Boon

A

something to be thankful for; a blessing

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6
Q

Ruminate

A

Think deeply about something

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7
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Trifle

A

A thing of little value or importance

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8
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Lewd

A

Crude or offensive in a sexual way

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9
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Sequester

A

isolate or hide away

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10
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Castigate

A

reprimand someone severely

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11
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Edify

A

Instruct or improve (someone) morally or mentally

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12
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Bolster

A

Support or strengthen, prop up

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13
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Filch

A

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

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14
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Shrill

A

(Of a voice or sound) high pitched or piercing

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15
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Penitent

A

Feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done something wrong; repentant

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