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Othello, Act I. Vocabulary Instruction. obsequious. That , doting on his own obsequious bondage… Definition: attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery, eager to please.
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Othello, Act I Vocabulary Instruction
obsequious • That, doting on his own obsequious bondage… • Definition: attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery, eager to please. • The obsequious student complimented the teacher’s attire and hairstyle in hopes of swaying her grade by and extra .4%.
obsequious • Brain storm all the synonyms that mean almost the same thing as obsequious.
visage • Who, trimm'd in forms and visages of duty… • Definition: the appearance conveyed by a person's face • Jimmy couldn’t sleep because visages of his lost love danced in the shadows of his room.
visage Think of three situations of where you could use visage. Why?
homage • Do themselves homage: these fellows have some soul; • Definition: respectful deference, polite behavior that shows that you respect someone and are therefore willing to accept their opinions or judgment • Billy’s homage to his grandmother was evident. He called her his “great advisor.”
homage • Say homage if I describe something that shows someone having respectful deference. • Why? • Tagging a public building • Giving a eulogy • Participating in a local Earth Day celebration • Posting unflattering pictures of your boss on social media
timorous • Do, with like timorous accent and dire yell • Definition: timid by nature or revealing timidity • Shelia was a timorous girl who rarely ever raised her hand in class to speak.
timorous • How might a student, Katy Perry, the principal, and a police officer show they are timorous? Why?
lascivious • To the gross clasps of a lascivious Moor -- • Definition: driven by lust; preoccupied with or exhibiting lustful desires • Many people who visit Sin City are driven to the neon lights by the lascivious desires.
lascivious Complete the word continuum below. Add a word or phrase to the word line and explain your placement. Lascivious -----------------------------chaste
promulgate • I shall promulgate -- I fetch my life and being… • Defintion: to spread an idea or belief to as many people as possible, or to make a new law come into effect by announcing it officially • Nancy successfully promulgated her idea of being Prom Queen via social media.
promulgate • What might a gardner...PETA employee…a student and a parent promulgate? Why? .
manifest • Shall manifest me rightly. • Definition:provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes • Some believe that if they think positive thoughts, they can actually manifest positive outcomes in life.
manifest • Describe how manifest and promulgatemight be connected or related. Why?
palpable • Tis probable and palpable to thinking. • Definition: capable of being perceived; especially capable of being handled or touched or felt • The fear was palpableas the two naïve children sat crouched behind the couch watching, listening, to the commotion just outside their living room window.
palpable • Describe the most palpable emotion you’ve ever read about or seen.
assay • By no assay of reason: 'tis a pageant, • Definition: an appraisal of the state of affairs • Let me assay the evidence before agreeing to condemn this man.
assay • What information would you need to completely assay the current state of the economy in the United States?
alacrity • A natural and prompt alacrity • Definition: liveliness and eagerness • It is a shame that the alacrity of students in kindergarten and first grade is all but gone by the time they reach middle school.
alacrity • Describe how alacrity and obsequious might be related and why?
defunct • In me defunct -- and proper satisfaction. • Definition: no longer in force or use; inactive • “There’s just one small problem there fellas, Anastasia’s defunct, all the Romanov's are defunct. Defunct,Defunct.”
defunct • How might a mechanic, waitress, criminal, and tour guide become defunct? Explain.