Othello Vocabulary

beguiling (v.)

deprive by deception, cheat out of

impediment (n.)

A hindrance or obstacle that makes it difficult or impossible to do something.

requisites (n.)

Necessary items or conditions required for a particular purpose or task.

alacrity (n.)

A state of eagerness or willingness to do something quickly and with enthusiasm.

Iniquitous (adj.)

having an absence of moral or spiritual values

advocation (n.)

Advocacy; the act of advocating or pleading.

suborned (v.)

To induce someone to commit an unlawful or wrongful act, often through bribery or other forms of persuasion.

bombastic (adj.)

Pompous, grandiose, or inflated language or behavior, often used to impress or intimidate others.

expostulate (v.)

Reason earnestly

wooing (v.)

The act of a man courting a woman

delude (v.)

To deceive or mislead someone into believing something that is not true; be dishonest with

malicious (adj.)

Intending or desiring to cause harm or injury to someone, often used to describe actions or behavior that is harmful or spiteful.

conspire (v.)

To plan or plot secretly with others to do something that is usually illegal or harmful.

promulgate (v.)

To publicly announce or make known a law, rule, or idea, often with the aim of promoting or disseminating it widely.

credulous (adj.)

Tending to believe things too easily, often used to describe someone who is gullible or naive; showing a lack of judgment or experience

egregious (adj.)

conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible

reproach (n.)

blame, disgrace, shame.

insinuate (v.)

suggest in an indirect or covert way; give to understand

obsequious (adj.)

attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery

Mandate (n.)

An official order or instruction from a higher authority, often used to describe a directive that is legally binding or carries significant weight.