Othello Vocab

Abhor

to hate or regard with disgust

Obsequious

overly obedient or dutiful

Homage

respect or honor shown to someone

Rouse

to wake up or stir into action

Vexation

annoyance or irritation

Palpable

obvious or easy to notice

Restitution

compensation for something lost or damaged

Amorous

relating to love or romance

Bestial

animal-like or uncivilized

Bombast

fancy language with little real meaning

Discern

to recognize or understand something clearly

Perdition

eternal punishment or damnation

Impediment

an obstacle or hindrance

Egregious

extremely bad or shocking

Rogue

a rule-breaker; dishonest or unruly person

Censure

harsh criticism or official disapproval

Inordinate

excessive or beyond normal limits

Potent

powerful or strong

Gait

a person’s manner of walking

Paragon

a perfect example of excellence

Ruminate

to think deeply or repeatedly about something

Vehement

showing strong feeling or force

Conjure

to summon or bring about, often magically

Loathe

to hate intensely

Bolster

to support or strengthen

Castigation

severe punishment or criticism

Notorious

famous for something bad

Lewd

crude or offensive, often sexually

Eminent

famous, respected, or distinguished

Ensue

to happen as a result

Construe

to interpret something in a particular way

Vice

immoral or wicked behavior

Iniquity

great injustice or wickedness

Expostulate

to strongly object or protest

Slander

making false spoken statements that damage reputation

Affliction

something that causes pain or suffering

Peevish

easily annoyed

Odious

disgusting or hateful

Alacrity

eagerness or enthusiasm

Retribution

punishment, often revenge-based