Romeo And Juliet #2 Flashcards

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Afflict

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Verb

To cause pain or suffering to someone or something

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Abate

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Verb

To lessen in degree or severity
To decrease?

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Aloof

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Adjective

Not friendly and stays away from others( usually perceived as obnoxious)
At a distance feeding/ interest

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Amend

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Verb

To change and improve

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Behoove

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To strongly encourage one to do something because it’s in your best interest
A person who strongly encouraged you for something important

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Cunning

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Adjective

Being sneaky and clever to achieve a goal

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Eloquent

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Adjective

The ability to use language clearly and profoundly

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Dote

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Verb

To be excessive with attention or affection

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Haste

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Noun

“Haste makes waste”
To do something very quickly without attention to details

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Impetuous

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Adjective

Impulsive actions controlled by emotion rather than logic

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Inopportune

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Adjective

Done or happening at the wrong time

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Laudatory

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Adjective

Deserving praise , recognition, or reward

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Naught

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Noun

Pointless, nothing
“For naught”

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Pensive

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Adjective

Quietly thoughtful, state of reverie( sometimes in a depressed way )

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Pestilence

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Noun

Literally- a deadly disease
Figuratively- widely spread epidemic(problem)

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Privy

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Adjective

To be secretly informed of something

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Tarry

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Verb

Wasting time, delaying

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Valor

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Courage or bravery, especially in challenging situations

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Wayward

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Adjective

Follow ones own lead-stubborn

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Zealous

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Adjective

Happily active, eager