Romeo and Juliet Vocabulary Definitions

Counterfeit

made in imitation of something else with intent to deceive

Cunning

cleverness or skill especially at tricking people in order to get something

Intercession

prayer, petition, or entreaty in favor of another

Invocation

a prayer for blessing or guidance at the beginning of a service or ceremony

Lamentable

expressing grief

Loathsome

causing feelings of hatred or disgust

Predominant

having superior strength, influence, or authority

Procure

to obtain or get by some action or effort

Sallow

having a slightly yellowish complexion that does not look healthy

Unwieldy

not easily managed, handled, or used

Adversary

one that contends with, opposes, or resists

Augmenting

increasing the size or amount

Beseech

to beg urgently or anxiously

Grievance

a statement expressing dissatisfaction or unhappiness

Heretics

individuals who dissent from established religious beliefs

Merit

a good quality or feature deserving praise

Pernicious

causing great harm or damage, often subtly

Quarrel

a verbal conflict between adversaries

Solemnity

the quality of being formal or serious

Transgression

violation of a law, command, or duty