Act I Vocabulary Flashcards


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Romeo and Juliet Act I vocabulary
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pernicious

highly injurious or destructive : tending to a fatal issue : deadly.

2

transgression

: infringement or violation of a law, command, or duty.

3

grievance

a real or imagined wrong or other cause for complaint or protest, especially unfair treatment. failure to redress genuine grievances

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solemnity

the state or quality of being serious and dignified

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posterity

future generations

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valiant

possessing or showing courage or determination.

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importune

harass (someone) persistently for or to do something.

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esteem

respect and admiration, typically for a person.

9

partisan

a strong supporter of a party, cause, or person.

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chaste

procreation

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profane

relating or devoted to that which is not sacred or biblical; secular rather than religious.

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forswear

agree to give up or do without (something).

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languish

of a person or other living thing) lose or lack vitality; grow weak or feeble.

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augment

make (something) greater by adding to it; increase

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fray

(of a fabric, rope, or cord) unravel or become worn at the edge, typically through constant rubbing.

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portentous

of, relating to, or constituting a portent

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heretics

a person believing in or practicing religious heresy

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tyrannous

Someone who exerts their authority in a cruel or oppressive way

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gall

bold and impudent behavior.

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nupitals

a marriage ceremony; wedding.