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Understanding Key Vocabulary from Act III, Scene 1 of Julius Caesar

Dive into the essential vocabulary from Act III, Scene 1 of Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar." This detailed glossary includes terms such as "abide," "carrion," and "et tu, Brute?" that capture the emotional depth and political turmoil of the play. Gain insights into each word's meaning, context, and relevance to the plot. Whether you're studying for a class or enhancing your literary knowledge, this vocabulary guide will help you understand key themes and character motivations.

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Understanding Key Vocabulary from Act III, Scene 1 of Julius Caesar

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  1. Julius Caesar Act III Vocab Click To Continue

  2. Scene 1 Vocab Abide -Take the consequences of Addressed -Ready

  3. Ate` (Ay tee) -Greek goddess of revenge Basis -base(of Pompey’s statue)

  4. “bear me hard” bear a grudge against me Big -full of grief

  5. Bootless -In vain Carrion -Dead and rotting

  6. Conceit -judge Constant -calm

  7. Constant -firmly determined Corse -corpse

  8. Couchings -very low bows Credit -reputation

  9. Cruel Issue -cruel deed; also the outcome or the result of cruelty Cry “Havoc” -give the signal for the devastation to begin

  10. Cumber -burden Decree -old Roman laws. Caesar warns that the laws might be changed at whim(just as the laws of children can be changed).

  11. Dignities -titles and honor Enfranchisement -restoration of the rights of citizenship

  12. Et tu, Brute? -Latin for “And you also, Brutus?” Fall -befall or happen

  13. Fell -evil Fellow -equal

  14. Fond -so foolish as Freedom of repeal -permission to return to Rome from exile

  15. Hie -hurry Leaden -blunt (not made of steel)

  16. Let blood -Antony is punning here. “Let blood” can mean “bleed a sick person in order to cure an illness” or it can mean “shed blood, to kill”. Lies along -Stretches out

  17. Makes to -makes his way toward Market place -the Forum, the center of public and commercial life in Rome.

  18. Modesty -moderation Octavius Caesar -Julius Caesar’s great-nephew and heir, who is 18-years old.

  19. Olympus -In Greek mythology, the mountain where the gods lived. Pitiful -full of pity

  20. Post -Ride on horseback (changing horses at posts along the way). Pray to move -beg others to change their mind.

  21. Presently -immediately Prevention -being prevented from carrying out their deed.

  22. Pricked in number of -counted with. In counting off a list of people, the Romans would prick a hole in a wax-coated tablet. Produce -take

  23. Publius -very old senator, too old to flee Puissant -powerful

  24. Quartered -butchered; cut into four pieces Rank -position

  25. Rank -another pun; swollen with disease, foul smelling, or swollen with power Resolved -satisfied

  26. Resting -unchanging Schedule -scroll of paper

  27. Seven leagues -about 21 miles Sirrah -like sir, often used to address an inferior, often indicating disrespect or anger

  28. Stand upon -wait for Thorough -through

  29. Touches -concerns True quality -that is, firmness

  30. Try -test Turn back -come out alive

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