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Romeo & Juliet Vocabulary
A list of 20 vocabulary words used by Shakespeare in his play Romeo and Juliet
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English
9th Grade
04/04/2013

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Adversary
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(n) a person, group, or force that opposes or attacks; opponent; enemy; foe
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Augment
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(v) to make larger
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Choler
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(n) anger, irritability
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Defiance
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(n) a daring resistance to authority
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Disparage
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(v) to speak of or treat slightingly; belittle

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Esteem
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(v) to regard highly or favorably
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Flourish
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(v) to be in a vigorous state; thrive
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Grievance
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(n) a wrong considered as grounds for complaint, or something belived to cause distress
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Idle
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(a) Not working or active
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Languid
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(a) lacking in vigor or vitality; slack or slow
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Pernicious
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(a) causing insidious harm or ruin; hurtful
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Portentious
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(a) ominously significant or indicative
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Posterity
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(n) succeeding or future generations collectively
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Revel
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(v) to take pleasure or delight
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Solemn
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(a) grave, sober, mirthless, as a person, the face, scene, tone, or mood
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Strife
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(n) vigorous or bitter conflict, discord, or antogonism
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Unrequited
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(a) not returned or reciprocated
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Valiant
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(a) boldly courageous; brave; stout hearted
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Virtuous
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(a) conforming to moral and ethical standards; morally excellent; upright
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Wanton
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(a) done; showed; used maliciously or unjustifiably
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