Giulio Cesare English Vocabulary

Vocabulary flashcards created from English study notes for Giulio Cesare.

ado

unnecessary trouble or difficulty.

aimed

directed at a particular person or thing.

alignment

the correct position or arrangement of things in a line.

amaze

to surprise someone very much.

arise

to get up; to appear or happen.

ash

the grey powder left after something has burned.

ashamed

feeling bad or embarrassed about something you have done.

awe

a feeling of great respect, fear, or wonder.

behalf

representing or acting for another person.

beg

to ask for something very strongly.

beggars

people who ask others for money or food.

behave

to act in a particular way.

beware

to be careful of something dangerous.

bier

a frame used for carrying a dead body.

blame

to say that someone is responsible for something bad.

blanches

becomes pale because of fear, shock, or illness.

blockheads

stupid people.

blow

a strong hit.

boldest

most brave and confident.

bow

to bend your body forward, usually as a sign of respect.

bowed

bent the body forward.

brawl

a noisy fight.

brass

a yellow metal made mainly from copper and zinc.

brave

showing courage; not afraid of danger.

bribes

money or gifts given to persuade someone to do something dishonest.

brief

short in time or length.

brutish

violent, cruel, or lacking good manners.

bury

to put a dead person or something into the ground.

burial

the act of putting a dead person into the ground.

burden

something difficult or heavy that someone has to carry or deal with.

carpenter

a person who makes or repairs things from wood.

carry

to hold and move something from one place to another.

carriage

a vehicle with wheels used to transport people.

chains

metal links connected together, often used to restrain someone or something.

chained

fastened with chains.

chariot

an ancient vehicle with two wheels, pulled by horses.

cheered

became happier or encouraged; also shouted to show support.

choke

to be unable to breathe properly because something blocks the throat.

chopped

cut into pieces with a sharp tool.

clashed

fought or hit against each other.

claim

to say that something is true or belongs to you.

coals

pieces of burning or partly burned coal or wood.

coarse

rough and not smooth; sometimes rude.

cooling off

becoming less hot or less angry.

crows

large black birds with loud calls.

cruel

causing pain or suffering; not kind.

cobbler

a person who makes or repairs shoes.

cloak

a large piece of clothing worn over other clothes.

complain

to say that you are unhappy about something.

dampness

a small amount of wetness or moisture.

dared

was brave enough to do something.

dagger

a short knife with a sharp point.

darting

moving very quickly and suddenly.

deadening

making something less active, strong, or sensitive.

dear

loved or liked very much; also expensive.

deeds

actions, especially important or brave ones.

defeat

to win against someone in a fight or competition.

defy

to refuse to obey someone or something.

delighted

very happy and pleased.

despicable

extremely bad or unpleasant; deserving no respect.

dismay

a strong feeling of worry, fear, or disappointment.

dizzy

feeling as if everything is spinning around you.

dull

not interesting or exciting; not sharp.

dungeon

a dark room, often underground, used as a prison in old castles.

duty

something that you are expected or required to do.

effectiveness

the ability to produce the desired result.

elbows

the joints between the upper and lower parts of your arms.

endure

to suffer something difficult without giving up.

endurance

the ability to continue despite difficulty, pain, or tiredness.

enraged

extremely angry.

everlasting

lasting forever or for a very long time.

faded

became less bright, strong, or clear.

faint

weak or difficult to see, hear, or feel; also to lose consciousness.

fainted

lost consciousness for a short time.

farewell

a goodbye.

feast

a large and special meal.

feeble

very weak.

fierce

very aggressive, violent, or strong.

fiery

containing or looking like fire; very passionate or intense.

filled

containing as much as possible.

flattery

praise that is often given to make someone like you.

flint

a hard stone that can produce sparks when hit.

flinching

making a sudden movement because of fear or pain.

float

to stay on the surface of water or in the air.

flown away

gone through the air by flying.

foam

a mass of small bubbles.

forehead

the part of the face above the eyes and below the hair.

foretell

to say or show what will happen in the future.

further

more; to a greater distance or degree.

gasp

to take a quick breath because of surprise, fear, or pain.

gain

to get or obtain something.

greetings

words used when meeting or welcoming someone.

grief

deep sadness, especially after someone's death.

grieve

to feel very sad because someone has died or something has been lost.

grip

a strong hold on something.

grudge

a lasting feeling of anger toward someone because of something they did.

guts

courage; also the organs inside the body.

guilt

the feeling of having done something wrong.

handle

to deal with a situation; also the part of an object used to hold it.

harm

physical or emotional damage.