romeo and juliet act 4 and 5 vocab

slander

words falsely spoken that damage the reputation of another

leisure

time available for ease and relaxation

remedy

act of correcting an error, a fault, or an evil

dirge

a song or hymn of mourning as a memorial to a dead person

ordained

fixed or established especially by order or command

apothecary

a health professional trained in the art of preparing drugs

penury

a state of extreme poverty or destitution

infectious

easily spread

aloof

remote in manner

presage

a sign of something about to happen