<p> Act IV and Act V Vocabulary of Julius Caesar</p><p>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.”</p>