Othello Act 5 Vocabulary

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Alabaster

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A beautiful white mineral often used in sculpture and architecture.

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Rapier

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A small, slender sword with a sharp point, used for thrusting.

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Counterfeits

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Fakes or frauds that are made to look like something genuine.

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Chaste

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Pure and virtuous; morally clean.

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Miscarry

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To be unsuccessful or to fail in achieving a desired outcome.

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Belie

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To contradict or show something to be false.

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Virtue

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Behavior showing high moral standards; a quality considered morally good.

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Fraud

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Wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain.

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Sculpture

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The art of creating three-dimensional works by shaping materials such as stone, metal, or wood.

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Thrusting

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A type of attack in fencing where the sword is pushed forward.