Romeo and Juliet Vocab 1

Question 1

One’s opponent in a contest, conflict, or dispute.

Answer 1

Adversary

Question 2

Severe mental or physical pain or suffering.

Answer 2

Anguish

Question 3

To make greater by adding to it; to increase.

Answer 3

Augment

Question 4

To talk nonsense.

Answer 4

Drivel

Question 5

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

Answer 5

Emnity

Question 6

The limit of something; the furthest someone/something can go.

Answer 6

Extremity

Question 7

Frequently changing; subject to change.

Answer 7

Inconstant

Question 8

The action of invoking something or someone for assistance or as an authority.

Answer 8

Invocation

Question 9

(of a person) Losing or lacking vitality; suffering.

Answer 9

Languish

Question 10

To have felt an intense disgusted or dislike for.

Answer 10

Loathed

Question 11

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

Answer 11

Pernicious

Question 12

The primary element, feature, or quality of something/someone.

Answer 12

Predominant

Question 13

Disrespectful towards something (sacred).

Answer 13

Profane

Question 14

Bitterness or resentfulness, especially when long-standing.

Answer 14

Rancor

Question 15

A formal, dignified rite or ceremony.

Answer 15

Solemnity

Question 16

Extremely Unpleasant.

Answer 16

Vile

Question 17

Deliberate and unprovoked.

Answer 17

Wanton