Othello Act II Vocab

Front

v. to detect with the eyes; to figure out

Back

discern

Front

adj. prominent; standing out

Back

eminent

Front

adj. serious; marked by severe pain or sorrow

Back

grievous

Front

Obstacle; something that impedes

Back

impediment

Front

n. personal failing; defect

Back

infirmity

Front

wickedness

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malice

Front

n. Anything destructive or deadly; a deadly disease that spreads, like the Black Death.

Back

pestilence

Front

v. to incite to anger

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provoke

Front

v. to approach with a request or plea

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solicit

Front

moral fault or failing

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vice