Romeo and Juliet Act 1 Vocab

Mutiny

an open rebellion against the proper authorities, especially by soldiers or sailors against their officers

Piteous

deserving of arousing pity (the feeling of sorrow and compassion caused by the suffering and misfortunes of others

Strife

angry or bitter disagreement over fundamental issues; conflict

Valiant

possessing or showing courage or determination

Pernicious

having a harmful effect, especially in gradual or subtle way

Augment

make (something) greater by adding to it; increase

Portentous

giving a sign or warning that something, especially something bad or serious is going to happen; ominous

Tyrannous

unjustly cruel, harsh, or oppressive; acting like a tyrant

Gall

bile - a bitter, poisonous fluid produced by the liver (Gall also means “bitterness or deep resentment”

Doctrine

• a set of beliefs, principles, or teachings, especially in a religion, philosophy, or political system

• a principle or position that is taught or advocated, often by an authority

• Essentially, a doctrine is an officially accepted idea or body of ideas that people are expected to follow or learn

Devout

deeply religious or showing strong dedication to a faith OR showing sincere dedication or earnestness toward a cause belief, or person (not necessarily religious)

Heretic

someone who challenges widely accepted beliefs or doctrines in any field

Obscure

to keep from being seen; conceal

Revel

lively and noisy enjoyment, especially with drinking and dancing; to enjoy oneself in a lively and noisy way, especially with drinking and dancing

Vile

extremely unpleasant; morally bad; wicked

Untimely

at a time that is unsuitable or premature

Disparagement

the representation of someone or something as being of little worth; disrespectful criticism or belittlement

Profane

to treat (something sacred) with irreverence (a lack of respect for people or things that are generally taken seriously) or disrespect

Prodigious

1) remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree

2) unnatural, abnormal. strange, ominous