War & Conflict
Gallant
This adjective describes someone brave and noble, like a knight in shining armor
Feign
This verb means to pretend, as Juliet does when faking her death.
heretics
Those who go against established religious beliefs.
sallow
sickly, pale-yellow complexion.
procure
To obtain or get something
Fray
A noisy or violent fight, such as the one Tybalt and Mercutio get into.
Fickle
This word means changeable, especially in matters of love.
profane
To show disrespect to something sacred or religious.
unwieldy
Awkward or clumsy, especially when moving
enjoined
Ordered or instructed, as Friar Laurence does
Martial
A term describing military or warlike behavior
Intercession
to plead or intervene on someone else's behalf
transgression
A wrongdoing or violation, like breaking a rule or law
loathsome
Disgusting or detestable
abate
To lessen or reduce something, like sorrow or anger.
Exile
To banish or expel someone from their home, as Romeo was after killing Tybalt.
oppression
A feeling of being weighed down with sorrow or problems.
shrine
A sacred or holy place
Vial
A small bottle used to hold medicine or poison.
disperse
To spread or scatter
An instrument for inflicting punishment
Scourge
Deeply thoughtful, often due to emotional struggle.
Pensive
Sad songs or hymns
Dirges
To lie face down in humble submission.
Prostrate
Unclear or double meanings
ambiguities