Othello - Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools



Othello

Vocabulary List- Act One

Directions: Using the vocabulary words below, first alphabetize the list then construct a complete sentence for each of the following. Be sure to include context clues in your sentences. Underline the vocabulary word. Also, be sure to supply a synonym and antonym for each vocabulary word.

1. epithet- n. an adjective or other descriptive word expressing a quality

or attribute

2. obsequious-adj. slavishly obedient or attentive

3. knave- n. a dishonest or mischievous person; a scoundrel

4. visage- n. a face

5. homage- n. acknowledgement of superiority (pay homage to)

6. vexation- n. the state of being annoyed; an annoying or distressing

thing

7. ruffian- n. a violent, lawless person

8. reverence- n. the act of holding in deep respect

v. to regard or treat with reverence

9. delude- v. to deceive or mislead

10. gall- v. vex, annoy, irritate

11. apprehend- v. understand or perceive (apprehend your meaning);

arrest (apprehend a criminal)

12. promulgate-v. to make known to the public; to proclaim

13. incur-v. to suffer, experience, or become subject to something unpleasant

as a result of one’s own behavior

14. beguile-v. to charm

15. conjure- v. to cause to appear as if by magic

16. preposterous- adj. utterly absurd; outrageous

17. overt- adj. done openly, not concealed

18. discourse- n. a conversation or talk

v. to converse or talk

19. equivocal- adj. of double or doubtful meaning; of uncertain nature

20. consecrate- v. to make or declare sacred

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