Romeo and Juliet Vocabulary Review

Question 1

pernicious

Answer 1

Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual way

Question 2

adversary

Answer 2

Opponent or enemy

Question 3

virtuous

Answer 3

Exhibiting high moral standards, goodness, and righteousness

Question 4

mutiny

Answer 4

A rebellion or revolt

Question 5

peril

Answer 5

Serious and immediate danger or risk

Question 6

rancor

Answer 6

Bitter and long-lasting resentment or hatred,
especially between individuals or groups

Question 7

chide

Answer 7

To scold

Question 8

intercession

Answer 8

The action of intervening on behalf of
another, sometimes in a religious context
through prayer

Question 9

perjury

Answer 9

The offence of willfully telling an untruth or making a
misrepresentation under oath

Question 10

apt

Answer 10

Having a tendency to do something

Question 11

beguiled

Answer 11

Deceived or misled

Question 12

enamored

Answer 12

Be filled with love for or captivated by

Question 13

Inundation

Answer 13

An overwhelming abundance of something

Question 14

pensive

Answer 14

Deeply thoughtful or reflective, often with the sense of
sadness or seriousness

Question 15

behests

Answer 15

Commands, requests, or orders

Question 16

haste

Answer 16

Excessive speed or urgency of movement or action

Question 17

lamentable

Answer 17

Deserving of sorrow, grief, or regret, often
used to describe something unfortunate or
distressing

Question 18

scourge

Answer 18

A source of severe suffering or punishment

Question 19

loathsome

Answer 19

Extremely unpleasant, revolting, or causing strong
disgust or hate

Question 20

inauspicious

Answer 20

Unfavorable or not conducive to success
or positive outcomes, often associated
with bad omens or ill-fortunes