Romeo and Juliet Vocab Flashcards

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

an act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct; an offense.

a real or imagined wrong or other cause for complaint or protest, especially unfair treatment

the state or quality of being serious and dignified

future generations

possessing or acting with bravery or boldness : courageous

marked by, exhibiting, or carried out with courage or determination : heroic

to press or urge with troublesome persistence. b. archaic : to request or beg for urgently

to regard highly or favorably; regard with respect or admiration

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

prejudiced in favor of a particular cause.

abstaining from extramarital, or from all, sexual intercourse.

without unnecessary ornamentation; simple or restrained.

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

(of a person or their behavior) not respectful of orthodox religious practice; irreverent.

treat (something sacred) with irreverence or disrespect.

agree to give up or do without (something).

swear falsely; commit perjury.

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

suffer from being forced to remain in an unpleasant place or situation.

to make larger; enlarge in size, number, strength, or extent; increase

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

(of a person's nerves or temper) show the effects of strain.

(of a male deer) rub (a bush or small tree) with the head in order to remove the velvet from newly formed antlers, or to mark territory during the rut.

of momentous or ominous significance

a person believing in or practicing religious heresy.

Someone who exerts their authority in a cruel or oppressive way

something irritating, like someone very rude

a marriage ceremony; wedding.