Romeo and Juliet Vocabulary Review Flashcards
pernicious
Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual way
adversary
Opponent or enemy
virtuous
Exhibiting high moral standards, goodness, and righteousness
mutiny
A rebellion or revolt
peril
Serious and immediate danger or risk
rancor
Bitter and long-lasting resentment or hatred,
especially between individuals or groups
chide
To scold
intercession
The action of intervening on behalf of
another, sometimes in a religious context
through prayer
perjury
The offence of willfully telling an untruth or making a
misrepresentation under oath
apt
Having a tendency to do something
beguiled
Deceived or misled
enamored
Be filled with love for or captivated by
Inundation
An overwhelming abundance of something
pensive
Deeply thoughtful or reflective, often with the sense of
sadness or seriousness
behests
Commands, requests, or orders
haste
Excessive speed or urgency of movement or action
lamentable
Deserving of sorrow, grief, or regret, often
used to describe something unfortunate or
distressing
scourge
A source of severe suffering or punishment
loathsome
Extremely unpleasant, revolting, or causing strong
disgust or hate
inauspicious
Unfavorable or not conducive to success
or positive outcomes, often associated
with bad omens or ill-fortunes
