ENG10H: Othello Vocab

beguiling (adj.)

Attractive or charming in a deceptive or misleading way, often used to describe something that is alluring but ultimately deceptive.

impediment (n.)

A hindrance or obstacle that makes it difficult or impossible to do something.

requisites (n.)

Necessary items or conditions required for a particular purpose or task.

alacrity (n.)

A state of eagerness or willingness to do something quickly and with enthusiasm.

iniquitous (adj.)

Extremely unjust or unfair, often used to describe actions or practices that are morally reprehensible.

advocation (n.)

Advocacy; the act of advocating or pleading, A profession or career that someone is passionate about and actively pursues.

suborned (v.)

To induce someone to commit an unlawful or wrongful act, often through bribery or other forms of persuasion.

bombastic (adj.)

Pompous, grandiose, or inflated language or behavior, often used to impress or intimidate others.

expostulate (v.)

To express strong disapproval or disagreement with someone or something, often in an emphatic or argumentative way.

wooing (v.)

The act of seeking to gain the favor or affection of someone, often used in the context of romantic relationships.

delude (v.)

To deceive or mislead someone into believing something that is not true.

malicious (adj.)

Intending or desiring to cause harm or injury to someone, often used to describe actions or behavior that is harmful or spiteful.

conspire (v.)

To plan or plot secretly with others to do something that is usually illegal or harmful.

promulgates (v.)

To publicly announce or make known a law, rule, or idea, often with the aim of promoting or disseminating it widely.

credulous (adj.)

Tending to believe things too easily, often used to describe someone who is gullible or naive.

egregious (adj.)

Extremely bad or offensive, often used to describe behavior or actions that are shockingly wrong or immoral.

reproach (n.)

address (someone) in such a way as to express disapproval or disappointment

insinuates (v.)

To suggest or imply something in an indirect or subtle way, often with the aim of conveying a hidden meaning.

obsequious (adj.)

Excessively eager to please or obey someone, often to the point of being submissive or fawning.

mandate (v.)

to authoritatively command