Othello Act 3 Vocabulary

Shrift NounA confessional
Beseech VerbTo earnestly request
Wooed Verb (pt)Courted, dated
Conspire VerbTo secretly plot
Importunity NounThe state of being burdensome
Castigation NounA severe punishment or criticism
Advocation NounThe cause or path of action
Suborned Verb (pt)Induced to commit a bad act or perjury
Ruminate VerbTo go over in the mind repeatedly
Denoted Verb (pt)Made known, an indication of