Unit 4 Othello

Question 1

Desolate

Answer 1

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

Question 2

Laconic

Answer 2

(adj) using few words

Question 3

Sordidness

Answer 3

(n) the state of something lacking in morals or dirty

Question 4

Candid

Answer 4

(adj) sincere; straightforward

Question 5

Bombast

Answer 5

(n) pompous speech; pretentious words

Question 6

Guileless

Answer 6

(adj) open with words; honest; outspoken

Question 7

Perdition

Answer 7

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

Question 8

Subjugate

Answer 8

(v) to bring under complete control; to master

Question 9

Discord

Answer 9

(n) disagreement or lack of harmony; difference of opinion

Question 10

Homage

Answer 10

(n) special honor or deserved respect given and shown publicly; or something created or made that overtly references and “copies” a specific creation before it.

Question 11

Forbear

Answer 11

to refrain or abstain from

Question 12

Circumspection

Answer 12

(n) caution; thoughtfulness

Question 13

Facile

Answer 13

(adj) easily done or performed

Question 14

Insolent

Answer 14

(adj) boldly rude or disrespectful

Question 15

Beguile

Answer 15

(v) to influence by trickery; to mislead

Question 16

Alacrity

Answer 16

(adj) cheerful readiness or willingness

Question 17

Consecrate

Answer 17

(v) to make or declare sacred

Question 18

Defunct

Answer 18

(adj) no longer in effect or use

Question 19

Wanton

Answer 19

(adj) deliberate and without motive or provocation

Question 20

Baseness

Answer 20

(n) The quality of lowness or lack of goodness