Othello Vocab Acts I and II

desolate

having the feeling of being abandoned by friends or by hope

laconic

using few words; concise

sordidness

lacking in morals

candid

open with words; honest; outspoken

bombast

pompous speech; pretentious words

guileless

sincere; straightforward

perdition

spiritual ruin; loss of the soul

subjugating

bringing under complete control; mastering

discord

disagreement; difference of opinion

homage

something done or given in acknowledgment or consideration of the worth of another

forebear

to refrain or abstain from

circumspection

caution; thoughtfulness

facile

easily done or performed

insolent

boldly rude or disrespectful

beguile

to influence by trickery; to mislead

alacrity

cheerful readiness or willingness