DH - Unit 4 Romeo and Juliet Vocab Flashcards

1
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Piteous

A

feeling sorry for someone or something because it is sad or heartbreaking

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2
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Descending

A

moving or sloping downward

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3
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timeless

A

not affected by passage of time or changes in fashion

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4
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quarrels

A

a heated argument or disagreement

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5
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Envious

A

Jealous of what others have

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6
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woe

A

great sorrow or distress

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7
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amorous

A

strong feeling of love towards someone

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8
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sheath

A

a cover for a sword or knife

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9
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excel

A

be exceptionally good at or proficient in an activity or subject

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10
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civil

A

courteous and polite

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11
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toil

A

work hard & long

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12
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mend

A

repair something that is broken or damaged

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13
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livery

A

distinctive uniform, badge, or device formerly provided of servants

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14
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mutiny

A

refuse to obey authority

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15
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discuorscourse

A

communication by words/talk/conversation

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16
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pilgrims

A

a person who journeys to a sacred place for religious reasons

17
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rapier

A

thin, sharp-pointed sword

18
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retain

A

keep possession of

19
Q

forbid

A

refuse to allow something

20
Q

inauspicious

A

something that is unpromising or unfavorable

21
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paramour

A

a lover

22
Q

depart

A

to get away

23
Q

scourge

A

a person or thing that causes great trouble or suffering

24
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enmity

A

intense hostility