| Term | Definition |
| ambitious | wanting fame and power |
| compact | an agreement between two or more people |
| conspirator | someone who plans secretely with others to do something wrong |
| grievous | very serious |
| ides of March | 15th of March |
| inter | place in a grave or tomb |
| petition | a formal written request to someone in authority |
| senate | a group of people in a government who make the laws |
| soothsayer | a person who tells what will happen in the future |
| superstitious | someone who has beliefs based on fear or ignorance |
| tyrant | a cruel and oppressive dictator |
| valiant | brave, courageous |
| malice | desire to harm or see harm done to others |
| appeased | calmed, satisfied |
| apt for | ready for |
| pulpit | a podium used for preaching |