romeo and Juliet vocab Flashcards

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consort

A

associate with (someone), typically with the disapproval of others.

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rapier

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a thin, light sharp-pointed sword used for thrusting.

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forsworn

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to make a promise that you will stop doing or using something

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conjure

A

to make something appear by magic or as if by magic

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languish

A

grow weak or fable

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enmity

A

intense hostility

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prodigious

A

unnatural or weird

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disparage

A

regard or represent as being of little worth.

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fray

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fight

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a discourse

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spoken/written debate

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vast

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a lot/large/big amount

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vain

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for no reason/no outcome

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woe

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sorrow/sadness

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humor

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mood

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weary

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tired (especially from lack of sleep or over working)

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rancor

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itterness or resentfulness, especially when long-standing.

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solemnity

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seriousness

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jest

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act or joke in a joking/teasing way

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shrift

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confession

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confound

A

cause confusin/surprise