Act IV and Act V Vocabulary of Julius Caesar
1. Abject (adj.)-miserable; having low spirits; ‘The homeless man’s abject appearance
caused many people to donate their spare change to him.”
2. Apparition (noun)-a ghostly figure; “The multiple appearances of Julius Caesar’s
apparition was an omen of deaths to come.”
3. Bestow (verb)-to provide with; to give as a gift; “When the king died, his crown was
bestowed to his oldest son.”
4. Chastise (verb)-to criticize harshly, to punish; to chide; “When Janie came home at
5am, four hours past her curfew, her parents chastised her so much that she cried from
the agonizing criticism.”
5. Chide (verb)-to voice disapproval of; chastise; “The American Idol contestant was
chided so badly by Simon that he was traumatized by the hurtful remarks.”
6. Condemn (verb)-to declare to be wrong or evil; to pronounce guilty; “The convicted
felon was condemned to life in prison for the rape of the girl.”
7. Consent (verb)-to give approval; to agree to; “His nod was a sign of consent to her
marriage proposal.”
8. Covert (adj.)-secret; “Their covert wedding was a surprise to everyone; no one even
knew Mike and Susan were dating.”
9. Demeanor (noun)-behavior toward others; outward manner; “Matt’s demeanor toward
everyone he meets is easy-going and likable.”
10. Engender (verb)-to produce or create; “Angry words often engender conflict and
physical confrontation.”
11. Expedition (noun)-a journey for a specific purpose; “Many religious people make
expeditions to the holy land for spiritual uplifting and fulfillment.”
12. Hasty (adj.)-rapid in action or movement; quick in a thoughtless manner; “Her hasty
completion of the story map was evident in its sloppiness and incomplete sections.”
13. Idle (adj.)-inactive; “An idle worker is unproductive for himself and his company.”
14. Melancholy (adj.)-depression of spirits; dejection; “Portia’s melancholy was a result
of her husband’s rejection of her concerns.”
15. Merit (noun)-a praiseworthy quality; virtue; a quality deserving honor or award;
“Since she never missed a day of work and directed excellent projects, Maria was
recognized for her merits in the company and given a $10,000 bonus.”
16. Misconstrue (verb)-to misunderstand; “He misconstrued her stares for flirtation; he
was sadly mistaken.”
17. Peril (noun)-danger; “The new traffic signs were created to prevent the perils of the
streets.”
18. Presume (verb)-to expect or assume; “Under the law, everyone is supposed to be
presumed innocent until proven guilty.”
19. Proverb (noun)-a popular saying; “There are many proverbs that everybody just
knows, like “what goes around comes around.”
20. Resolve (verb)-to deal with successfully; to clear up or make understandable; to find
an answer; “The kids resolved their conflicts with the help of a peer mediator.”
21. Salutation (noun)-an expression of greeting and courtesy; “She could recite
salutations in many languages, but that was as much as she knew.”
22. Slanderous (adj.)-using false and defaming words; “Once the newspapers published
the slanderous rumors, the celebrity’s reputation was ruined.”
23. Venture (noun)-an undertaking/experience involving chance, risk or danger; “Starting
one’s own business is a difficult venture because it often involves losing a great deal of
money.”
24. Vex (verb)-annoy or irritate; “The little sister vexed her brother so much; she enjoyed
tapping on his door incessantly.”
25. Wrest (verb)-to pull, force or move with difficulty; “The kids tried to wrest the $100
bill from each other, each claiming that he or she was the rightful owner.”