julius caesar act 4/5 vocab

slanderous

harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign

provender

food for domestic livestock

corporal

affecting the body as opposed to the mind or spirit

levy

cause to assemble or enlist in the military

presently

at this time or period; now

covert

secret or hidden

disclose

make known to the public information previously kept secret

salutation

an act of honor or courteous recognition

noble

having high or elevated character

gallant

unflinching in battle or action

mettle

the courage to carry on

crest

a showy growth of feathers or skin on the head of an animal

jade

an old or over-worked horse

sober

dignified and serious in manner or character

wrangle

quarrel noisily, angrily, or disruptively

chastisement

verbal punishment

foremost

ranking above all orders

bay

bark with prolonged noises, of dogs

bait

harass with persistent criticism or carping

choleric

quickly aroused to anger

testy

easily irritated or annoyed

spleen

a feeling of resentful anger

waspish

very irritable

vaunt

show off

presume

take liberties or act with too much confidence

legion

a large military unit

covetous

showing extreme greed for material wealth

rote

memorization by repetition

mirth

great merriment

vex

disturb the peace of mind of

cynic

someone who is critical of the motives of others

tidings

information about recent and important events

expedition

a military campaign in a foreign country

tenor

the general meaning or substance of an utterance

meditate

reflect deeply on a subject

nimble

moving quickly and lightly

utmost

the greatest possible degree

venture

an undertaking with an uncertain outcome

mace

a heavy war club, typically with a spiked metal head

apparition

a ghostly appearing figure

exigent

demanding immediate attention

parley

a negotiation between enemies

peevish

easily irritated or annoyed

defiance

a hostile challenge

billow

a large sea wave

presage

indicate by signs

ensign

colors flown by a ship to show its nationality

consort

keep company with

stead

the place properly occupied or served by another

canopy

a covering (usually of cloth) that shelters an area

befall

happen or be the case in the course of events or by chance

philosophy

any personal belief about how to live

providence

the guardianship and control exercised by a deity

suffice

be adequate, either in quality or quantity (sufficient for a specific need or requirement)

demeanor

the way a person behaves toward other people

disconsolate

sad beyond comforting; incapable of being soothed

misconstrue

interpret in the wrong way

apace

rapidly; in a speedy manner

tyrant

a cruel and oppressive dictator

tarry

leave slow and hesitantly

conquest

the act of defeating and taking control of

bondage

the state of being under the control of another person

bestow

give as a gift

virtue

a particular moral excellence

rite

any customary observance or practice