OthelloAct IV vocabulary

dilatory Adj. tending to procrastinate; wasting time

dotage N. a decline of mental faculties; especially

with old age

enmesh V. entangle; catch in a net

entreat V. ask earnestly; beg

expostulate V. to reason

earnestly with someone against something that person has done

impervious Adj. incapable of being

persuaded or affected

lechery N. Unrestrained indulgence of sexual desire

peevish Adj. annoyed; irritated

propriety N. proper behavior or manners

ruminate V. think about; meditate on; ponder

slander N. a malicious statement or report

troth N. faithfulness; loyalty

vantage N. a position, condition, or place affording

some advantage or commanding view

venial Adj. able to be forgiven or pardoned

vice N. an immoral or evil habit or practice; bad

habit