Romeo and Juilet Vocabulary Flashcards

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Augment (verb)

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to increase the amount of size of something; to improve something

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Bound (verb)

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intending to go or do something/ something that limits or restrains

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Breach (verb)(noun)

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to fail to do what is required by (something, such as a low or agreement) to break or violate (something)

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consort (verb)

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to associate with or to be in the company of

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convoy (noun)

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a group traveling together as a mean of protection

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coy (adjective)

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being sweetly shy or withholding information in order to be attractive or get attention (flirting)

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Digress (verb)

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to move or stray away from an important point

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Dupe (verb)

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to trick or deceive one which can make that individual fee foolish

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feign (verb)

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to pretend or give a false appearance of something

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frivolous (adjective)

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not important; not deserving serious attention

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grievance (noun)

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a feeling of having been unfairly; q reason/statement for complaining or being unhappy with a situation

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importune (verb)

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to ask (someone) for something or to do something in a repeated or annoying way

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lament (verb)

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to express sorrow, regret, or unhappiness about something

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mar (noun)(verb)

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to ruin the beauty or perfection of (something); to hurt or damage the good condition or (something)

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monumental (adjective)

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very important, great or extreme

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strife (noun)

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very angry or a violent disagreement between two or more people or groups

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reverence/revere (noun)(verb)

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to show deep and profound respect for (often through a gesture)

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scathing (adjective)(verb)

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to criticize or insult someone in a harsh or severe way

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semblance (noun)

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a resemblance or likeness to

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nefarious (adjective)

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(Action) wicked or criminal