Julius Caesar Act 3 Vocab

the ROYAL version

Slanderous

False and damaging statements about someone.

Provender

Food, especially for animals.

Corporal

Relating to the body; also, a military rank.

Levy

To impose a tax or fine; the collection of a tax or fee.

Presently

At this moment or in a short time; soon.

Covert

Hidden, secret, or not openly acknowledged.

Disclose

To make known or reveal something.

Salutation

A greeting or expression of goodwill.

Noble

Having high moral qualities; aristocratic in nature.

Gallant

Brave, heroic, or courteous; often used to describe a gentleman.

Mettle

Courage, resilience, or strength of character.

Crest

The top or peak of something; a family emblem or symbol.

Jade

A type of stone, or to tire or weary someone, often with overuse.

Sober

Not affected by alcohol or drugs; serious in demeanor.

Wrangle

To argue or dispute, often in a prolonged or complex manner.

Chastisement

The act of scolding or punishing someone.

Foremost

Leading; most important.

Bay

To bark or howl, often referring to a dog; also, a body of water or harbor.

Bait

Food or lure used to attract animals or fish; something used to provoke or tempt.

Choleric

Easily angered or irritable.

Testy

Irritable or easily angered.

Spleen

The organ in the body; also refers to bad temper or ill feelings.

Waspish

Easily irritated; spiteful.

Vaunt

To boast or brag about something.

Presume

To assume something is true without proof.

Legion

A large group or number; often refers to a division of the Roman army.

Covetous

Having a strong desire for something, often something that belongs to someone else.

Rote

Mechanical repetition of something; learning by memorization.

Mirth

Joy, laughter, or happiness.

Vex

To annoy, worry, or distress someone.

Cynic

A person who believes people are motivated by self-interest and often doubts the sincerity of others.

Tidings

News or information, especially of a particular event.

Expedition

A journey or voyage undertaken for a specific purpose, often involving exploration or adventure.

Tenor

The general character or meaning of something; the highest adult male voice in music.

Meditate

To think deeply or focus one's mind for a period of time, often for relaxation or spiritual purposes.

Nimble

Quick and light in movement or action.

Utmost

The greatest or most extreme degree.

Venture

To take a risk or engage in an activity with uncertain outcomes.

Mace

A ceremonial staff of authority or a weapon with a spiked head; also a spice.

Apparition

A ghost or phantom; something seen unexpectedly or strangely.

Exigent

Urgent or requiring immediate action.

Parley

A discussion or negotiation, especially between enemies.

Peevish

Easily irritated or upset.

Defiance

Open resistance or refusal to obey.

Billow

A large wave or mass of something, often used to describe smoke or clouds.

Presage

A sign or warning of something that will happen in the future.

Ensign

A flag or standard; a rank in the military.

Consort

A companion or partner; to associate with someone.

Stead

The place or role of someone or something.

Canopy

A covering, often of fabric or trees, that provides shelter or shade.

Befall

To happen or occur, especially something negative.

Philosophy

The study of fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, ethics, and reason.

Providence

The protective care of God or nature; foresight or planning.

Suffice

To be adequate or enough.

Demeanor

A person's outward behavior or conduct.

Disconsolate

Unable to be comforted or consoled; deeply sad.

Misconstrue

To interpret something incorrectly.

Apace

Swiftly or quickly.

Tyrant

A ruler who exercises power in a cruel or oppressive way.

Tarry

To delay or linger.

Conquest

The act of taking control or defeating an enemy.

Bondage

The state of being enslaved or restricted.

Bestow

To give or grant something, often as a gift or honor.

Virtue

Moral excellence; a positive quality or trait.

Rite

A ceremonial act or procedure.

Catharsis

The process of releasing strong or repressed emotions, often through art or expression.

Hamartia

A tragic flaw or error in judgment that leads to the downfall of a hero in literature.

Hubris

Excessive pride or self-confidence, often leading to a downfall.

Anagnorisis

The moment of realization or discovery, especially in a tragedy.

Peripeteia

A sudden reversal of fortune or change in circumstances in a story.