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Vocabulary

Explore the vocabulary used in Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet, including words like adversary, anguish, and nuptial. Discover their meanings and see how they are used in context within the play.

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Vocabulary

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  1. Vocabulary Act I Romeo & Juliet

  2. Vocabulary • Adversary- an opponent; an enemy • Anguish- intense pain or grief • Apothecary- one who dispenses drugs (sometimes illegally for profit; a pharmacist • Augment- to enlarge; to increase • Belligerent- eager to fight; aggressive • Boisterous- noisy, rough • Disposition- temperament, the fixed qualities of one’s nature or character; personality • Nimble- active,quick, or lively • Nuptial- pertaining to a marriage • Semblace- a likeness

  3. Vocabulary in context • Romeo and Juliet tried to hold some semblance of a wedding ceremony on short notice. • Once Romeo and Juliet said their nuptial vows, they were married. • One had to be nimble when fencing; otherwise he might die because he couldn’t avoid the sword. • Romeo has a highly emotional disposition; he cries one minute and is in love the next. • Prince Escalus tried to quiet the boisterous crowd so that his speech could be heard. • Tybalt can be described as belligerent because he picks fights with everyone.

  4. Vocabulary in context • Lady Capulet purchased another ring at the fair to augment her jewelry collection. • Romeo went to the apothecary for some herbs to cure his headache. • Juliet felt much anguish when learning she had to marry Paris. • The Montagues are the Capulet’s adversaries.

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