Julius Caesar Act II Quiz Review

Adder

a snake, especially a poisonous one

Ague

a fever or sickness with chills

Augment

to increase or make larger

Beseech

to beg or ask urgently

Carrion

dead, decaying flesh

Cogitation

deep thought or reflection

Construe

to interpret or explain the meaning of something

Dank

unpleasantly damp or musty

Disclose

to reveal or make known

Emulate

to imitate in order to equal or surpass

Enterprise

a bold or important project

Entrails

internal organs, especially the intestines

Exploit

a brave or daring action

Ghastly

shocking, frightening

Herald

a messenger who announces important news

Imminent

about to happen very soon

Incense

to make someone very angry

Infirmity

weakness or illness

Insurrection

a rebellion or uprising against authority

Loath

unwilling or reluctant

Lusty

strong, energetic

Portent

a sign or warning of something to come

Poultice

a soft, moist cloth or mixture applied to the body to heal

Prevail

to win or succeed

Profess

to claim or declare openly

Redress

to correct or make right

Render

to give, provide, or cause to become

Revel

to celebrate or enjoy oneself loudly

Spectacles

eyeglasses

Spurn

to reject with contempt

Squadron

a military unit or group of soldiers

Strew

to scatter or spread around

Taper

a slender candle

Tome

a large, heavy book

Valor

bold bravery, especially in battle

Visage

a face or facial expression

Void

empty or lacking

Whet

to sharpen or stimulate