Romeo and Juliet Vocab NVHS

peruse

examine or consider with attention to detail

rote

memorization by repetition

garish

tastelessly showy; gaudy

distraught

deeply upset; emotionally agitated

nuptial

relating to a wedding

effeminate

having feminine qualities; womanly

ambiguity

unclear, without a definite meaning

tedious

so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness

unseemly

improper, indecent

commend

to praise, express approval

solace

comfort, relief

agile

able to move quickly and easily

sham

Something fake or false.

To pretend.

valiant

brave, courageous

covert

secret, hidden, undercover

meddle

to involve oneself in other people's affairs without being asked

giddy

dizzy; light-headed; lacking seriousness

strife

bitter conflict; a struggle or clash

unwieldy

difficult to handle because of size or shape

conspire

to work together secretly