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Othello Vocab
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English
11th Grade
06/04/2008

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mutiny
Definition
rebellion, unruliness
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discretion
Definition
the abilty to act on one's own power f individual decision ie. his sentence would be determined at the discretion of the court
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propriety
Definition
correct conduct ie. should conduct one's self with propriety
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peevish
Definition
fretful, obstinate, grumpy
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bestial
Definition
brutal without reason, having the attributes of a savage
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imperious
Definition
overbearing
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entreaty
Definition
a plea, an earnest request
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enmesh
Definition
to entangle
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dilatory
Definition
delaying, slow
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affinity
Definition
a likeness, a natural relationship, a kinship ie. having suffered himself he had an affinity for the homeless
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penitent
Definition
showing or feeling regret
ie. he became penitent when he realised it hurt someone
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hideous
Definition
very ugly, offensive, shocking
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ruminate
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to ponder, to consider for a long time slowly
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vehement
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forcefully expressing emotion of conviction
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edify
Definition
to instruct and improve spiritually and morally
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