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Essential Vocabulary from "Julius Caesar": Key Words Explained

Explore a curated vocabulary set derived from Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar." This guide features essential words such as "Cogitation," "Indifferent," and "Valiant," alongside their definitions and examples. Enhance your comprehension of the play and deepen your appreciation for Shakespearean language. From expressions of urgency to descriptions of character traits and actions, this vocabulary set serves as a valuable resource for students, educators, and literature enthusiasts alike. Master these terms to immerse yourself fully in the themes and intricacies of this classic work.

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Essential Vocabulary from "Julius Caesar": Key Words Explained

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  1. Julius Caesar Vocabulary

  2. Set One • Cogitation –n. serious and careful thought

  3. Indifferent – adj. unconcerned

  4. Encompass – v. surround, encircle

  5. Loath –adj. reluctant, unwilling

  6. Surly-adj. bad-tempered, rude

  7. Ghastly –adj. deathlike, especially pale

  8. Portentous – adj. foreshadowing, warning

  9. Augment-v. increase, enlarge

  10. Insurrection – n. uprising against authority

  11. Affable – adj. pleasant, friendly

  12. Set Two • Valiant – adj. courageous, heroic

  13. Imminent – adj. likely to happen soon, impending

  14. Cognizance – n. emblem or badge of service

  15. Emulation – n. jealous rivalry

  16. Redress – v. repair, correct

  17. Puissant – adj. powerful, mighty

  18. Unassailable – adj. not susceptible or vulnerable to attack

  19. Vouchsafe – v. grant or give, especially as a favor

  20. Havoc – n. great destruction or confusion

  21. Inter- v. place in a grave or tomb

  22. Set Three • Covert- adj. secret, hidden

  23. Testy- adj. irritable, short-tempered

  24. Covetous – adj. greedy

  25. Cynic – n. one who doubts goodness or motives

  26. Apparition – n. ghost, phantom, specter

  27. Exigency – n. emergency

  28. Presage – n. omen or warning, v. to predict

  29. Disconsolate – adj. hopelessly sad

  30. Misconstrue – v. misinterpret

  31. Tarry- v. delay, linger, wait

  32. Resources • Google Images. Internet. • Popkin, David. Vocabulary Through Shakespeare. Third. Nashville, Tn. : Hada Publications, 2004. 86-108. Print.

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