The Tragedy of Julius Caesar Flashcards
Insurrection
A violent uprising against an authority or government; rebellion
Phantasma
A ghostly appearing figure; something existing in perception only
Interim
The intervening time
Praetors
Roman officials of the rank below consul.
Ague
Fever.
Cognizance
Knowledge, awareness, or notice.
Whelpéd
Given birth
Augurers
Officials who interpreted omens to decide if they were favorable or unfavorable for an undertaking.
Palter
Talk insincerely.
Carrions
Men who are nearly corpses.
Betimes
Quickly
Whet
Sharpen, incite.
Augumented
Having been made greater in size or value.
Interred
Place (a corpse) in a grave or tomb, typically with funeral rites.
Discourse
Written or spoken communicative debate
Fawned
Flattered; acted with excessive concern for the wishes and moods of another, as a servant might
Presage
Give a warning sign about a future event
Hie
To hurry
Misconstrued
Misinterpreted