Romeo and Juliet Act 2-3 Flashcards
invocation
The act of summoning support or inspiration; especially an appeal to a higher power for assistance
discourse
an important conversation
enmity
deep-seated, often mutual hatred
perjury
The breach of an oath or promise
perverse
Directed away from what is right or good; perverted.
repose
The act of resting or the state of being at rest.
strife
Heated, often violent dissension; bitter conflict
sallow
Of a sickly yellowish hue or complexion.
chide
To scold mildly so as to correct or improve; reprimand
rancor
Bitter, long-lasting resentment, or anger.
devise
To form, plan, or arrange in the mind.
feign
To give a false appearance of
unwieldy
Difficult to carry or manage because of bulk or shape
garish
Marred by strident color or excessive ornamentation; gaudy.
tedious
Tiresome by reason of length, slowness, or dullness; boring
bier
A stand on which a corpse or coffin containing a corpse is placed before burial
banish
To force to leave a country or place by official decree; exile
dissemble
To disguise or conceal behind a false appearance; disguise
adversity
state of hardship or affliction; misfortune
rail
To express objections or criticisms in bitter, harsh or abuse language; scold
fickle
Characterized by erratic changeableness or instability, especially with regard to affections or attachments; capricious
consort
To keep company; associate.
martial
Of, relating to, or suggestive of war or the armed forces
dexterity
Skill and grace in physical or mental movement; adroitness
exile
To send into exile, to banish
amorous
strongly attracted or disposed to love, especially sexual love
