Othello Act 3, Act 4, Act 5 Vocabulary Terms

affliction

a condition of great physical or mental distress

entreat

to beg somebody for something; often repeatedly

forsake

to withdraw companionship, protection, or support from somebody

mandate

an official command or instruction from an authority

populous

having a large number of inhabitants

rogue

a dishonest, immoral, mischievous person

vantage

A position that provides advantage

venial

easily forgiven or excused

ensnare

To lure somebody into a bad situation from which it is difficult to escape

interium

a period of time between two occurrences

malice

the desire to harm another/see another in pain; intention to commit harm

notorious

well known for some undesirable feature, quality or act

odious

inspiring hatred, contempt, or disgust

pernicious

causing great harm, destruction, or death; wicked

reprobation

strong condemnation or disapproval of somebody or something

restitution

compensation for loss/damage; return of something to rightful owner

affinity

a natural liking for or identification with somebody or something

bounteous

Giving generously; given in generous measure

castigation

severe criticism or punishment

disposition

someone's usual mood or temperament; tendency to act in a certain way

indict

to charge somebody formally for a crime; to accuse of wrongdoing

penitent

expressing or feeling regret of sorrow for having committed sins

poise

calm, stable, graceful, self-assured dignity

reconciliation

the ending of conflict or renewing of friendship between disputing people