julius caesar act IV vocab

chastisement

Punishment or severe criticism.

chide

To scold or rebuke.

contaminate

To make impure or dirty by contact or mixture.

cynic

A person who distrusts others’ motives or sincerity.

mettle

Courage, spirit, or resilience.

mirth

Amusement or laughter; joyfulness.

nimbleness

Quickness and ease of movement or action.

presume

To take for granted; to act without permission or too confidently.

proscription

A decree that forbids something; in Roman terms, a list of people to be killed.

yoke

To be bound or joined together, especially in burden or responsibility.