Romeo and Juliet Vocabulary List

Choler (n)

anger, irritability

Pernicious (adj)

very destructive or harmful

Virtuous (adj)

having excellent morals; righteous

Prodigious (adj)

extraordinary, marvelous

Valiant (adj)

courageous, brave

Augment (v)

to make greater; to supplement

Profane (adj)

showing contempt toward sacred things

Boisterous (adj)

rowdy or rough

Portentous (adj)

dealing with a sign, forewarning, or omen

Cunning (adj)

skill in achieving one's ends by deceit

Vile (adj)

extremely unpleasant, morally bad

Predominant (adj)

exerting power or control; the strongest element

Unwieldy (adj)

difficult to carry or move

Idolatry (adj)

extreme adoration or love; worship of someone/thing