Julius Caesar- Act 3 Vocab

enterprise- noun

a project or undertaking, typically one that is difficult or requires effort

thrive- verb

(of a child, animal, or plant) grow or develop well or vigorously

amiss- adjective

not quite right; inappropriate or out of place

ordinance- noun

an authoritative order; a decree

repeal- verb

revoke or annul (a law or congressional act)

firmament- noun

the heavens or the sky, especially when regarded as a tangible thing

enfranchise- verb

give the right to vote to

confound- verb

cause surprise or confusion in (someone), especially by acting against their expectations

abide- verb

accept or act in accordance with (a rule, decision, or recommendation)

abridge- verb

shorten (a piece of writing) without losing the sense

prostrate- adjective

lying stretched out on the ground with one's face downward

reverence- noun

deep respect for someone or something

suitor- noun

a man who pursues a relationship with a particular woman, with a view to marriage

rite- noun

a religious or other solemn ceremony or act

clamor- noun

a loud and confused noise, especially that of people shouting vehemently

inter- verb

place (a corpse) in a grave or tomb, typically with funeral rites

testament- noun

a person's will, especially the part relating to personal property

vanquish- verb

defeat thoroughly

conspirator- noun

a person who takes part in a conspiracy

firebrand- noun

a person who is passionate about a particular cause, typically inciting change and taking radical action