Act 1 Romeo and Juliet Vocab Flashcards


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Pernicious

a harmful effect especially in a gradual or subtle way.

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Transgression

violation of a law

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Grievance

a complaint against an unfair act

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Solemnity

earnestness, gravity

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Posterity

succeeding generations collectively

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Valiant

boldly courageous

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Importune

to beg for persistently

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Esteem

to regard highly or favorably

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Partisan

an adherent or supporter of a person, group, or idea

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Chaste

refraining from sexual intercourse that is regarded as contrary to morality

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Profane

characterized by irreverence.

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Forswear

to reject or renounce under oath

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Languish

to lose or become weak or feeble

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Augment

to make better or increase

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Fray

a fight battle or skirmish

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Portentous

ominously significant or indicative

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Heretics

anyone who does not conform to an established attitude or faith

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Tyrannous

unjustly cruel harsh or severe

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Gall

impudence

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Nuptials

a marriage ceremony