Romeo And Juliet Act 1-3 Vocabulary

Question 1

Profane

Answer 1

Relating or devoted to that which is not sacred

Question 2

Rapier

Answer 2

A sword

Question 3

Saucy

Answer 3

Bold, impudent, insolent

Question 4

Enmity

Answer 4

The state or feeling of being actively opposed or hostile to someone or something

Question 5

Shrift

Answer 5

Confession

Question 6

Pernicious

Answer 6

Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way

Question 7

Portentous

Answer 7

Suggesting future misfortune

Question 8

Prodigious

Answer 8

Remarkably or impressively great in extent, size or degree.

Question 9

Jest

Answer 9

To joke, prank

Question 10

Impetuous

Answer 10

Acting or done quickly and without thought or care

Question 11

Judicious

Answer 11

Having, showing or done with good judgement or sense

Question 12

Garish

Answer 12

Marred by excessive ornamentation; gaudy

Question 13

Chide

Answer 13

Scold, rebuke or express disapproval

Question 14

Kindred

Answer 14

Similar in kind, related

Question 15

Idolatry

Answer 15

Extreme devotion or worship of a person or thing

Question 16

Invocation

Answer 16

Appealing to a higher power for help (ex. Prayer)

Question 17

Rancor

Answer 17

Bitterness or resentfulness, especially when long-standing

Question 18

Repose

Answer 18

Time when one can relax

Question 19

Dissembler

Answer 19

One who hides himself or puts on a false appearance

Question 20

Jocund

Answer 20

Cheerful and lighthearted

Question 21

Agile

Answer 21

Able to move quickly and easily

Question 22

Discord

Answer 22

A disagreement between people

Question 23

Felon

Answer 23

Criminal

Question 24

Beguile

Answer 24

To deceive or cheat