Romeo and Juliet Vocab

Penury

the state of being extremely poor; extreme poverty.

Banishment

the punishment of being sent away from a place, typically as a legal penalty.

Pardon

the action of forgiving or being forgiven for an error or offense.

Exile

the state of being barred from one's country or home, often as a punishment.

Mutiny

a rebellion against authority, especially by soldiers or sailors against their commanding officers.

Transgression

an act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct; an offense. Committing a sin.

Heretics

people who hold a different belief from the official belief of their church.

Cunning

having skill in achieving one's goals through deceit or evasion.

Counterfeit

something made to deceive.

Confidence

meeting, especially one held in secret.

Lamentable

describes something that is unfortunate or regrettable. grievous, mournful, sorrowful.

Distressed

feeling or showing anxiety, sorrow, or pain.

Melancholy

a deep, persistent sadness or gloom. sad, depressed.

Desperate

Involving extreme danger or disaster; driven to action by loss of hope.

Meager

lacking in quantity or quality; insufficient. extremely thin.

Misery

a state of great distress or discomfort, often due to suffering or unhappiness. Condition of great wretchedness.