Unit 5: Novel Study: Othello, Acts III–V

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  1. behalf
    as the agent of or on someone's part
  2. perceive
    become aware of through the senses
  3. vehement
    marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions
  4. earnest
    devout or heartfelt
  5. tranquil
    not agitated
  6. slander
    attack the good name and reputation of someone
  7. abandon
    stop maintaining or insisting on, of ideas or claims
  8. assure
    make a promise or commitment
  9. lethargy
    inactivity; showing an unusual lack of energy
  10. secure
    free from fear or doubt; easy in mind
  11. iniquity
    an unjust act
  12. atone
    make amends for
  13. command
    an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
  14. amends
    something done or paid to make up for a wrong
  15. denote
    be a sign or indication of
  16. forsake
    leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
  17. resolution
    a decision to do something or to behave in a certain manner
  18. restitution
    a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
  19. charm
    something believed to bring good luck
  20. passage
    the act of moving from one state or place to the next
  21. odious
    extremely repulsive or unpleasant
  22. liberal
    given or giving freely
Created on Tue Dec 08 14:03:52 EST 2020 (updated Wed Dec 16 16:37:19 EST 2020)

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