ch. 14 vocab (othello) act 1

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a muslim people of mixed african and arab descent invaded spain in 8th century and lasted until 15th century

moors

one who is not a christisn

pagan

a member of a group of people who are savages

barbarian

offical appointed by a government to reside in a forgein country and represent his government's commercial interests and assist its

consul

to address an earnest or urgent request to

beseech

obedient in an ingratiating or servile way

obsequious

female sheep

ewe

talk or chatter away; babble

prattle

unprinicple, decietful man

knave

given to or expressing lust; babble

lascivious

ancient mediterraniean seagoing vessel

galley

to treat with ridicule or contempt

mock

cheerful eagrness or willingness

alacrity

to decieve by cleverness and charm

beguile

one who sells quack medicine; a fake

mountebank

with great speed; rapidly

posthaste

without

sans

to seek the affection of with romantic intent

woo

audaciously rude or disrespectful

insolent

crafty and shrewd esp. in deception

cunning

until this time

hitherto

misfortune and calamity

pox