Vocabulary

Question 1

Meritocracy

Answer 1

A society based on personal achievement, not wealth.

Question 2

Duplicitous

Answer 2

Deceptive, Machiavellian.

Question 3

Debased value system

Answer 3

Lacking integrity.

Question 4

Prejudiced/xenophobic

Answer 4

Racist.

Question 5

Rational

Answer 5

Thinking clearly and logically.

Question 6

Noble

Answer 6

Possessing outstanding moral virtues; of high rank.

Question 7

Integrity

Answer 7

Soundness of moral character.

Question 8

Misogynistic

Answer 8

Hatred of women.

Question 9

Self-possessed

Answer 9

Confident, assertive.

Question 10

Embittered

Answer 10

Filled with resentment.

Question 11

Malevolent

Answer 11

Evil, immoral.

Question 12

Complicit

Answer 12

Helping to do wrong. By confiding in the audience, Iago makes them complicit in his actions.

Question 13

Courteous

Answer 13

Polite.

Question 14

Infatuated

Answer 14

Overwhelmed by passion.

Question 15

Marginalised

Answer 15

Silenced, ignored, subservient.

Question 16

Debauched

Answer 16

Drunk, hedonistic

Question 17

Opportunistic

Answer 17

Taking opportunities.

Question 18

Base instinct

Answer 18

Acting on immoral desires.

Question 19

Stage manager of chaos

Answer 19

Iago seizes control.

Question 20

Voice of order

Answer 20

Othello restores control.

Question 21

Diminutive

Answer 21

Making someone feel small.

Question 22

Dishonoured

Answer 22

Made to appear immoral.