Othello Act I Vocab

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abhor

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v. to hate strongly; to loathe

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subdue

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v. to bring under control; to conquer

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mandate

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n. a formal order

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beguile

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v. to lead astray by means of tricks or deception

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profane

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adj. vulgar or illicit

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loath

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adj. unwilling or reluctant

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deception

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n. the act of deceiving or misleading

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conquer

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v. to overcome and take control of a place or people

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illicit

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adj. forbidden by law, rules, or custom

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vulgar

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adj. lacking sophistication or good taste; unrefined