English Vocabulary (Othello)

–verb (used with object) -to arouse the curiosity or interest of by unusual, new, or otherwise fascinating or compelling qualities; appeal strongly to; captivate: The plan intrigues me, but I wonder if it will work. -to achieve or earn by appealing to another's curiosity, fancy, or interest: to intrigue one's way into another's notice. -to draw or capture: Her interest was intrigued by the strange symbol. -to accomplish or force by crafty plotting or underhand machinations. –noun -the use of underhand machinations or deceitful stratagems. -such a machination or stratagem or a series of them; a plot or crafty dealing: political intrigues. -a secret or illicit love affair. -the series of complications forming the plot of a play

–noun a specialist in dramaturgy, especially one who acts as a consultant to a theater company, advising them on possible repertory.

–noun 1. a farm, with its farmhouse and nearby buildings.

noun a female sheep, especially –nounwhen fully mature.

–adjective 1. lasting a very short time; short-lived; transitory: the ephemeral joys of childhood.

–verb (used with object), -horred, -hor·ring. to regard with extreme repugnance or aversion; detest utterly; loathe; abominate.

–noun 1. speech too pompous for an occasion; pretentious words.

–verb (used without object) 1. to talk in a foolish or simple-minded way; chatter; babble. –verb (used with object) 2. to utter by chattering or babbling. –noun 3. the act of prattling. 4. chatter; babble: the prattle of children. 5. a babbling sound: the prattle of water rushing over stones.

–adjective 1. characterized by or showing servile complaisance or deference; fawning: an obsequious bow. 2. servilely compliant or deferential: obsequious servants. 3. obedient; dutiful.

–adjective 1. inclined to lustfulness; wanton; lewd: a lascivious, girl-chasing old man. 2. arousing sexual desire: lascivious photographs. 3. indicating sexual interest or expressive of lust or lewdness: a lascivious gesture.

–verb (used with object), -gat·ed, -gat·ing. 1. to make known by open declaration; publish; proclaim formally or put into operation (a law, decree of a court, etc.). 2. to set forth or teach publicly (a creed, doctrine, etc.).

–adjective completely contrary to nature, reason, or common sense; absurd; senseless; utterly foolish: a preposterous tale.

–adjective 1. bending readily; flexible; supple; adaptable: She manipulated the pliant clay. 2. easily influenced;

–noun 1. cheerful readiness, promptness, or willingness: We accepted the invitation with alacrity. 2. liveliness; briskness.

–adjective 1. not corrigible; bad beyond correction or reform: incorrigible behavior; an incorrigible liar. 2. impervious to constraints or punishment; willful; unruly; uncontrollable: an incorrigible child; incorrigible hair. 3. firmly fixed; not easily changed: an incorrigible habit. 4. not easily swayed or influenced: an incorrigible optimist.