Romeo and Juliet Vocab Act 1-2 Flashcards

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1
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assail

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to attack with violent blows

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2
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augment

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to increase or intensify

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3
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adversary

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opponent/enemy

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4
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chaste

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decent/ pure in style or manner

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5
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enmity

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hatred

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exquisite

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of special beauty or charm

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forfeit

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fine/penalty/ to lose as a result of a crime

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grievance

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problem causing resentment or complaint

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9
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languish

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to become less intense

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10
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pernicious

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harmful/evil

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portentous

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ominous/ threatening evil

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posterity

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succeeding or future generations

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13
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prodigious

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marvelous or miraculous

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14
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profane

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unholy

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15
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warrant

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to give adequate reasons for

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16
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purge

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cleanse

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17
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rapier

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a sword

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saucy

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bold

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shrift

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confession

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solemnity

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being formal

21
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trifling

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small or unimportant observance

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valiant

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brave

23
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chide

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to scold

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conjure

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to call upon or command a spirit using a spell

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distemper

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to put out of temper or to disturb

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envious

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full of jealousy for another’s possessions

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garish

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tasteless

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herald

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to announce

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idolatry

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extreme devotion or worship of a person or thing

30
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impetuous

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capable of sudden action, emotion or violence

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intercession

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asking something for another person

32
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invocation

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a prayer like speech

33
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jest

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prank or joke

34
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judicious

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cautious

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kindred

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same kind

36
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peril

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danger

37
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perjury

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lie

38
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perverse

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determine not to do what is expected

39
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procure

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to get by special effort

40
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rancor

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feelings of ill will or hatred

41
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repose

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time when one can relax