Romeo and Juliet Vocabulary

Sonnet

A poem of fourteen lines using any of the number of formal rhyme schemes, in English typically having ten syllables per line.

Couplet

Two lines of a verse, usually in the same meter and joined by rhyme, that form a unit.

Iambic pentameter

A line of verse with five metrical feet, each consisting of one short (or unstressed) syllable followed by one long (or stressed) syllable.

Oxymoron

A figure of speech in which apparently contradictory terms appear in conjunction.

The Synonym for Oxymoron is...

Contradiction

Prose

Written or spoken language in it's ordinary form, without metrical structure (not poetry).

Blank Verse

Unrhymed iambic pentameter.

Dramatic irony

A situation of a dram that is understood by the audience but not grasped by the characters.

Verbal irony

Words express something contrary to truth or someone says the opposite of what they really feel or mean.

The Synonym for Verbal Irony is...

sarcasm

Double entenred

A word or phrase open to two interpretation, one of which is usually risque or indecent.

The Synonym for Double entendre is...

innuendo

Pun

A joke using the different possible meaning of a word or the fact that there are words that sound alike but have different meaning.

The Synonym for Pun is...

Wordplay

Soliloquy

An act of speaking one;s thoughts aloud while along on stage.

Civil

Courteous and polite.

The Synonym for Civil is...

Cordial, pleasant

Aloof

Not friendly open; cool distant.

The Synonym for Aloof is...

Detached, withdrawn

Disdain

The feeling that someone or something is unworthy of ones's consideration or respect.

The Synonym for Disdain is...

contempt, disgust

Tyrant

Cruel and oppressive ruler.

The Synonym for Tyrant is...

Dictator, despot

Profane

Relating or devoted to that which is not scared or biblical; disrespectful.

The Synonym for Profane is...

Ungodly, sacrilegious

Adversary

One's opponent is a contest, conflict, or dispute.

The Synonym for Adversary is...

Rival, enemy

Envious

Feeling of discontented or resentful longing aroused by someone else's possessions, qualities, or luck.

The Synonym for Envious is...

Jealous, desirous

Transgression

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

The Synonym for Transgression is...

Crime, sin, wrongdoing

Posterity

All future generations of people; "to be recorder for posterity.

The Synonym for Posterity is...

Descendants, future generations

Chaste

abstaining from extramarital, or from all, sex.

The Synonym for Chaste is...

Virginal, pure

Languish

Lose of lack vitality; grow weak or feeble.

The Synonym for Languish is...

Weaken, decline, wither

Woo

Try to gain the love of someone, especially with a view to marriage.

The Synonym for Woo is...

Court, pursue, impress

Ardor

Enthusiasm or passion.

The Synonym for Ardor is...

Passion, intensity

Strife

Angry or bitter disagreement over fundamental issue; conflict.

The Synonym for Strife is...

Disagreement, dispute

Fickle

Changing frequently, especially as regards one's loyalties. interests, or affection.

The Synonym for Fickle is...

Inconstant, flighty

Beguile

to charm or enchant someone; sometimes in a deceptive.

The Synonym for Beguile is...

Bewitch, dazzle

Repent

Feel or express sincere regret or remorse about one's wrongdoing or sin.

The Synonym for Repent is...

Regret, shame, remorse

Modesty

The quality or state of being unassuming or moderate in estimation of one's abilities.

The Synonym for Modesty is...

Humility

Haste

Excessive speed or urgency of movement or action.

The Synonym for Haste is...

Speed, hurriedness

Valor

Great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle.

The Synonym for Valor is...

Bravery, boldness

Calamity

An event causing great and often sudden damage or distress; a disaster.

The Synonym for Calamity is...

catastrophe, tragedy

Enamored

Be filled with a feeling of love.

The Synonym for Enamored is...

Infatuated, smitten

Plague

Cause continual trouble or distress to.

The Synonym for Plague is...

Afflict, torment

Disparage

To regard or represent as being of little worth.

The Synonym for Disparage is...

Belittle, ridicule

Loathe

To feel intense dislike or disgust for something/ one

The Synonym for Loathe is...

Hate, despise, detest

Prodigious

Remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree.

The Synonym for Prodigious is...

enormous, immense

Kin

One's family and relations.

Temper

A person's state of mind seen in terms of their being angry or calm.

Lament

A passionate expression of grief or sorrow.

The Synonym for Temper is...

emotion, mood, feeling

The Synonym for Kin is...

Realities, family

The Synonym for Lament is...

moan, cry, complain

Bawdy

Dealing with sexual matters in a comical way; humorously indecent.

The Synonym for Bawdy is...

Indecent, racy, naughty

Garish

Obtrusively bright and showy; lurid

The Synonym for Garish is...

gaudy, loud, flashy

Amorous

showing, feeling, or relating to physical desire.

The Synonym for Amorous is...

Lustful, passionate

Beseech

Ask someone urgently and fervently to do something; implore.

The Synonym for Beseech is...

Beg, plead, request

Banish

Send someone away from a country or place as an official punishment.

The Synonym for Banish is...

exile, deport, ban

Treachery

Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or nature.

The Synonym for Treachery is...

Betrayal, disloyalty

Chide

Scold or rebuke.

The Synonym for Chide is...

Chastise, reprimand

Spite

A desire to hurt, annoy, or offend someone.

The Synonym for Spite is...

Malice

Solace

Comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness.

The Synonym for Solace is...

comfort, cheer, relief